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Theodore William Thompson

May 22, 1956 — August 2, 2024

Theodore William Thompson

Theodore William Thompson, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Friday, August 2, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital. He was born May 22, 1956, to George William Thompson III and Shirley Jones. Theodore served in the U.S. Navy and was a rider for the American Legion. He worked as an engineer, retiring from Douglass QuicKuts after twenty plus years. Through his career, Theodore was able to travel and experience many parts of the world. He loved animals, watching the birds and squirrels from his porch, and always took care of the neighborhood strays. Theodore was talented in leather work and had a love for the outdoors, where he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his motorcycle. 

Theodore is preceded in death by his father, George William Thompson III; stepfather, William S. Jones; and brother, George Thompson IV.

Those left to cherish his memory include his fiancé, Jeanette Walters; mother, Shirley Jones; sisters, Tammy Wilhoyte (Jim) and Trafta O’Bryan (David); brother, Devin Thompson (LeaAnn); nieces, Dana Peters (Todd), Courtney French (Bobby) and Storm Kowalewski (Cam); nephews, Nathan O’Bryan, Brayden Thompson, and Griffin Thompson; as well as many great nieces and nephews.

The funeral service for Theodore will be 12 PM Monday, August 5, at Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation will be 10 AM until time of service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at Owensboro Memorial Gardens.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, or the Owensboro Humane Society, 3101 W 2nd St, Owensboro, KY 42301. 

Memories and condolences may be offered online at www.glenncares.com

 

 

 

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Visitation

Monday, August 5, 2024

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

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Funeral Service

Monday, August 5, 2024

12:00 - 1:00 pm (Central time)

Glenn Funeral Home and Crematory

900 Old Hartford Road, Owensboro, KY 42303

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Interment

Monday, August 5, 2024

1:15 - 2:15 pm (Central time)

Owensboro Memorial Gardens

5050 KY-144, Owensboro, KY 42303

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