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Ronald Edward Thompson, age 79, of Edwardsville, formerly of Flora, Illinois passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville.
Ron was born March 16, 1935 in Goldfield, Iowa to Seth and Dorothea (Misenhimer) Thompson. He married Marjorie Howe on March 21, 1953. She preceded him in death on January 14, 2011.
He is survived by five children: Valerie (Bob) Bute of Louisville, Vickie (Tom) Hodges of Summerfield, FL, Jon (Nona) Thompson of Osage Beach, MO, Dora (Don) Riley of Flora, and Lynne (Darrell) Wilson of Clay City; a sister: Dollie Pearson of Edwardsville; a sister-in-law: Carrie Thompson of Flora; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 expected great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers: Walter and Burrell Thompson, and a brother-in-law: Harley Pearson.
In keeping with Ron’s wishes, a private burial in Flora will be held following cremation. Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, donations be made to Safe Families for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit www.frankandbright.com
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I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you.
Condolences to the family during this trying time. Ron will be missed, but not forgotten.
Valerie, condolences to you and your family from your classmates. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Valerie, I was sorry to hear about your dad. We used to chat with him at Julians when he came in for his afternoon coffee. My condolences to you and your family and your siblings and their families. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Praying for God's comfort during this time of grief.
Sorry for the loss of your dad I was at Julian's one time and he came up to me and asked me if he could give me a kiss I must have give him a funny look then he handed me a Hershey kiss I never laughed so hard he will b missed
I am sorry for the loss of your loved one. May fond memories help to find Peace and Comfort. May God bless each of the family.
So very sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Prayers for your family.
We have very fond memories of Ron, and our bus rides to and from school. He will be missed, he was a great friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I first met your Dad when your Mom worked at the hospital. They were both very special people and I have many fond memories of them. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
I have so many memories of ron.. I first meet Ron when I was just in first grade riding the bus to and from school clear up into high school. He would give me a candy bar just about everyday just before he drop me off... He made me a wooden heart shelf one yr and gave me for Christmas (and I still have it) to him flipping his lips up at me with his teeth out..:-) I remember him falling here about a year ago out at the shopping center and me helping him for a change and he showed up at my house a few days later with a gift card.. Always a loving, caring person to me.. Treated me as his own.. Rest in Peace Ron #17..
So sorry for your loss. Ron was one to do a kind act and then step back and let others take the credit. He always spoke and shared his cute grin. God is with all of you during this time.
We sure have missed all those Hersey kisses. Ron and Marjorie shopped our store for years such a sweet couple. Ron would come in after Marjorie passed away and tell us how much he missed her so I am sure he saved lots and lots of Hersey kisses for her. We have missed seeing you Ron but we also know that your heart was yearning for the love of your life. You two enjoy all those kisses.
Ron was the best Bus driver on the Rinard Route. We had so many great times and memories with Ron.
My condolences to the family. Ron's ready smile and kind heart will be missed.
We met Ron at the antique store in Flora.. He was always happy and a good man.. Our sympathies to his family..
So sorry to hear of the death of your father, Valerie. I'm praying that God will provide peace and comfort to you and your family.
Sorry to learn about the passing of Ron. Enjoyed the partner relationship of Ron & Marg. I will miss his smile & butterscotch disk.
Hugs and love to all of you. My thoughts are with you.
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. In our thoughts and prayers. Bill & Brenda Britton
Lynne and Dora, I want to extend my deepest sympathy upon the loss of your father. It is always so difficult when we loose one of our parents. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family, and I pray that God will grant you strength and comfort in the days ahead.
Ron was a great neighbor, he and Marge were 2 of 6 people at our wedding. He will be missed. Condolences to his family during this time.
Lynne, and Ron's other children, Your dad was a nice friendly man. He always got me with his joke about the dog bone. Sorry for your loss, he will be missed. Cheri
Ron was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. I met Ron my 6th grade yr. he was the bus driver from washington to the high school then to mcendree ..I will miss seeing him around and listening to his little jokes ..god only takes the best and this one had a heart of gold ..RIP Ron
Best bus driver ever for the Rinard route. Many memories of him flipping his lips out without his teeth. It was his silent way of looking at you in the mirror and telling you to cut it out.....or just trying to make you smile after a bad day. That Rinard route was a classic.
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man, with a kind heart and ready smile. I loved his sense of humor.
You will be missed ! You always made me smile when I would see you !
Rest in peace my friend. I've missed you since I moved away. It was always good to run into you when I visited Flora. We shared a lot of memories from the years you helped me at Great Stuff! Will continue to miss you. Wishing your family peace as they continue on without you. I know you will always be in the hearts and memories of your family and friends!
Our deepest sympathies for you all during this time. As country neighbors we will always have good memories of times spent together, like our "club meetings, playing in the creek and adventures in the woods". Now our new house sits on the property where you all grew up and it makes me very happy to be back "Home". Your parents are in their heavenly home and may that give you peace. Please know you are welcome to come visit anytime, God Bless ! Debbie & Doug
Keeping your family in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss, Debra and Terry Spillman
To the whole Thompson family, your Dad will be missed. He wore his Christian T shirts with pride. He cared about the young people out at McCabe. Keeping your family in our prayers. Dennis and Sue Hampsten and family
So sorry for your loss. Big hugs Vicky, my friend.
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