Roy E Thompson

Roy E. Thompson, MSgt., USAF (Ret.), 81, of Circleville, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at Chillicothe VA Medical Center. He was born January 17, 1934 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Carl R. Sr. and Martha J. (Evans) Thompson. Roy was a flight engineer in the Air Force and retired after 21 years of proud service, which included the Vietnam era. He also retired from Brown Implement after 14 years in Ashville. Preceded in death by a son, Dale Nathan Thompson; grandson, Chad Stewart; brothers, Carl R. Thompson, Jr., Arthur E. Thompson, and David A. Thompson; sister, Catherine Claycomb. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley Ann (Smith); daughter, Jacqueline (Mike) Kelley of Circleville; son Roy “Ed” Thompson, Jr. of Tarlton; grandchildren, Katherine (Ethan) Gibson, Kevin (Ashley) Kelley, and Jeremy Thompson; several nieces and nephews. Roy was the very proud great-grandfather of Kaydence and Kellan Gibson; Landon, Grady and Annie Kelley. He is also survived by his best four-legged buddy, Whitney. Friends may call from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2015.   Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., with Pastor John Michles, on Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Oliver-Cheek Funeral Home, 420 W. Main St. Ashville. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers donations in Roy’s name to any of the following would be appreciated.

Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 WWP ONLINE DONATION

Alzheimer’s Association Central Ohio Chapter, 1379 Dublin Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43215 ONLINE DONATION

VFW Post 3331, 1096 Tarlton Rd., Circleville, Ohio 43113