Joseph Bernard Thompson

Joseph Bernard "Hank" Thompson Jr., 83, died October 17th at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born October 18, 1924 to Joseph Bernard Thompson Sr. and Anabelle Wimsatt Thompson, who preceded him in death along with two brothers; Raymond and Eugene, two sisters; Mary Beverly and Mildred; and a daughter Cynthia Ann Thompson.

Hank is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Imogene Howard Thompson whom he married February 9, 1952; his son, Glenn Thompson of Owensboro; three daughters, Yvonne Thompson of Lexington, Maureen (Bill) Walczak of Union, Ky. and Carla (Cory) Garyotis of St. Augustine, Fl.; three grandchildren; Amanda Leigh Thompson of Plano Texas, Kurt Andrew Thompson of Fayetteville, Ar. and Connor Joseph Garyotis of St. Augustine, Fl.; three brothers; Leo (Angela), Paul William (Kaye) and Charles Edward (Anna Ruth); four sisters; Virginia Hardy, Margaret Scherm, Patsy (Johnny) Clayton, and Martha Helen Howard, all of Owensboro nad more than 100 mieces, nephews and cousins.

Hank was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 6106 Sorgho, and a devoted farmer all his life in the Sorgho area. He was a Navy Boatswain's Mate First Class on the USS LST 869 in World War II.

Viaitation will be Sunday from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. and after 8:30 a.m. on Monday. Prayers with the Rosary will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday at Glenn Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sorgho with Fr. Patrick Bittel officiating followed by burial at St. Rapheal Cemetery.

Inlieu of flowers, Masses are requested or donations to Hospice Care of the Ohio Valley, 723 Harvard Drive, Owensboro, Ky. 42301