Thomas Leo Thompson, 92, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born December 17, 1930 in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Gerald N. and Josephine Hodgkins Thompson. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church for 63 years. He was also a part of the construction crew that built Mount Saint Joseph in Maple Mount, Kentucky and retired from Kroger and Local Union 227.
Thomas loved his family and enjoyed every minute with his grandkids. He enjoyed taking bus trips all over, visiting several cities in the United States. Thomas was the kindest man you ever met, he loved everyone. In his spare time, he enjoyed traveling, camping, and playing his guitar.
Along with his parents, Thomas is preceded in death by his siblings, Frank Thompson, Hillary (Marie) Thompson, Elmo (Theresa) Thompson, James Thompson, Charles Dennis (Noretta) Thompson, Martine (Jack) Haley, Helen (W.S.) Lanham, and Elizabeth (Jim) Thomas.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary “Robbie” Hayden Thompson; his daughter, Kelly Thompson (James “Toy”) Barnes; and his grandchildren, Austin Michael Farris and Thomas Hunter Barnes.
Mass of a Christian Burial will be 12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Wednesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 and/or Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 4029 Frederica Street, Owensboro, Kentucky 42301. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Thompson. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Thomas Leo Thompson and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.