Louis Marshall Thompson, Jr.

July 20, 1924 - August 4, 2008

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Services:

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 8, 2008 at 9:30 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD.

Visitation:

 

The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.

 

Louis Marshall “Junior” Thompson, Jr., 84, of Avenue, MD died August 4, 2008 at his residence. He was born July 20, 1924 in Dynard, MD to the late Louis Marshall and Catherine Eleanor Harris Thompson Sr. He was the loving husband of Rose Lee Thompson whom he married on July 26, 1942 in Sacred Heart Church, Bushwood, MD. He is also survived by his children, Margaret Taylor and her husband George of Hollywood, MD, Buddy Thompson and his wife Debbie of Avenue, MD, Benny Thompson and his wife Mary of Morganza, MD, Donnie Thompson and his wife Debbie of Mechanicsville, MD and Rose Mary George and her husband John of Avenue, MD, 16 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and his sisters Mary Ozella Lacey of Abell, MD, Gertrude Osborne of King George, VA and Susan Vallandingham of Bushwood, MD. He was preceded in death by one great-grandchild and his sisters Catherine Hall and Louise Bryant. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Junior was a self employed waterman. While enlisted in the U.S. Army from October 19, 1944 to November 19, 1945, he served as a rifleman, a light machine gunner and a cook. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed playing cards and being with his family and his two special buddies Maynard and Ringo. The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home on Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5 – 8 PM with prayers being said at 7:00 PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday August 8, 2008 at 9:30 AM in Holy Angels Catholic Church, Avenue, MD with Fr. William Gurnee officiating. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Bushwood, MD. Pallbearers will be Johnny George, Jereme George, Tina Fay Ferguson, Dave Hodges, Matthew Thompson and Donnie Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Contributions may be made to Holy Angels Sacred Heart School, 21335 Colton’s Point Road, Avenue, MD 20609, Seventh District Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 7, Avenue, MD 20609 and/or Hospice of St. Mary’s, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Guestbook Signatures and Condolences

"We know this is a difficult time for you and we will lovingly keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. "
- Mike and Millie Huseman
- Posted: Saturday, August 9, 2008

"Thoughts and Prayers to the family."
- Leona Quade
- Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008

"Margaret: We are sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Cherish all the memories. Sorry we live so far away and will be unable to attend any of the services. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all. Love Doris & Skip Jones "
- Doris & Skip Jones
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Buddy & Debbie, We were saddened to hear about your loss. May memories help to ease the pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time."
- Deane, Linda Guy & Family
- Posted: Thursday, August 7, 2008

"Margaret, George and all of the Thompson family, We are sorry to hear of your loss and please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you in friendship."
- Carol Ann & Satch Hall
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"I remember Mr. Thompson from St. John's Bingo plus, my Grandmother; Kathleen Lawrence use to live right next door to Rose Mary. He is now a angel of God looking down on you all! My thoughts & prayers are with the family! Take care & God Bless!"
- Shirley Combs Trossbach
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

" Buddy With deepest sympathy to you and your family"
- Larry & Cora Norris
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"With deepest sympathy to you and your family."
- Wally & Diana Henderson
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"ONE MUST GO THE MUST STAY. TIS THE WILL OF OUR LORD. THANK YOU LORD FOR RELIEVING HIM OF HIS PAIN. ANOTHER FOOD FRIEND IS GONE BUT OUR MEMORIES OF HIM WILL REMAIN FOREVER. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU, ROSE LEE AND FAMILY. "
- DANIEL WILSON
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May GOD hold you in the palm of His hand... We will miss you, but you will always be in our memories and our hearts."
- Sharon & Doug Choate
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"With deepest sympathy to you and your family, Donnie. We know that you will get through this tragic time. Just know that our thoughts and prayers are with you."
- Danny & Karen Unkle
- Posted: Wednesday, August 6, 2008

"Margaret, Rosemary, Buddy and family. So sorry about your dad. he is at peace now and up there praying and looking over us down here. That's nice to know. Take Care. Mrs. Thompson, you are in my thoughts and prayers."
- Mary Agnes Plunkett
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

"Pat and I love your mom and dad very much. They have been like family to us. He will surely be missed, espcially part of our wild card parties. I know he is in a better place and no longer having any pain. He will always be in our hearts and we will remember all the good times. My condolences and bless all of you in your time of sorrow "
- Judy Hill
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

"We are so sorry for your loss, the only brother that the girls had, has joined them in heaven."
- Ella Mae and Shaun Carney
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008

"You will feel his presence in the breezes that dance across the water and into the trees. And you will see his face when you're in need of company. May happy memories fill your hearts & may you find comfort in remembering all the wonderful times shared together as a family. May God bless all of you and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers."
- Susan & Joe & the entire family Vallandingham
- Posted: Tuesday, August 5, 2008