Obituary for EDWARD CLARK THOMPSON
Edward Clark Thompson was born on March 9, 1934 to the union of Willie Marvin Thompson and Essie (Flemister) Thompson in Columbus, Ohio. He departed this life on November 19, 2022 at home.
Edward attended East High School, where he played the saxophone in the marching band. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1958. While stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass, he was a master mechanic, servicing helicopters.
Eddie loved to cook. He also enjoyed jazz; his favorite genre is known as straight-ahead jazz. Uncle Eddie loved his family. As each of his siblings passed, he cherished the love and uncle relationships he built over the years with each niece and nephew.
Eddie accepted Christ late in his life. As a member of the First Church of God, he attended the weekly Men’s Bible Study and Noon Bible Study. He faithfully served in the Food Pantry. His church family knew him as Uncle Eddie.
Eddie was self-employed for the majority of his life painting and hanging wallpaper. Once his body could no longer go up and down ladders, he started a cleaning service and worked those contracts until retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents Willie Marvin and Essie Thompson; siblings Wiley Thompson, A. Ruth DeBerry, Marvin Thompson, Jean Matthews, Vivian Gaddis, and William Thompson.
Uncle Eddie is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Johnson of Columbus, OH, Jolynn (Charles – Rikki) Greene of Columbus, OH, granddaughter, Michelle N. Littleton; nieces and nephews Martha Curry, Jerel (Billy) Steele, Curtis (Judy) Matthews, James DeBerry, Vivian DeBerry, Cheryl Gerst, Alethea Gaddis, Randal (Elizabeth) Gaddis, Sylvia Gaddis, Dionne (Clyde) Howard, Melissa Thompson as well as great and great-great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS CAN BE MADE IN THE NAME OF EDWARD C. THOMPSON to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 OR to the
Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia https://act.alz.org/
The family of Edward C. Thompson extends our deepest appreciation for all the kind acts shown during the loss of our loved one. Your many expressions of kindness, continuous prayers, cards, and calls have helped to sustain us.
We must take this opportunity to thank Jakee Steele for cooking, baking, and calling her Uncle Eddie, which brought joy to his heart. We also want to thank Martha Curry for sending her Uncle Eddie cards and calling to check on him; your cards brought a smile to his face each time.
Thank you to Zusman Hospice for our father's exceptional care and support. They made our days easier.
A special thank you to Lydian Aaron (known as Mom Aaron) for your weekly calls and prayers for our father. It made all the difference, especially when he was having a difficult day or week.
A special thanks to Bishop Timothy J. Clarke and the First Church of God family, for the love and kindness you gave to Uncle Eddie over the years.
Edward attended East High School, where he played the saxophone in the marching band. He was drafted into the United States Army in 1958. While stationed at Ft. Devens, Mass, he was a master mechanic, servicing helicopters.
Eddie loved to cook. He also enjoyed jazz; his favorite genre is known as straight-ahead jazz. Uncle Eddie loved his family. As each of his siblings passed, he cherished the love and uncle relationships he built over the years with each niece and nephew.
Eddie accepted Christ late in his life. As a member of the First Church of God, he attended the weekly Men’s Bible Study and Noon Bible Study. He faithfully served in the Food Pantry. His church family knew him as Uncle Eddie.
Eddie was self-employed for the majority of his life painting and hanging wallpaper. Once his body could no longer go up and down ladders, he started a cleaning service and worked those contracts until retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents Willie Marvin and Essie Thompson; siblings Wiley Thompson, A. Ruth DeBerry, Marvin Thompson, Jean Matthews, Vivian Gaddis, and William Thompson.
Uncle Eddie is survived by his two daughters, Cynthia Johnson of Columbus, OH, Jolynn (Charles – Rikki) Greene of Columbus, OH, granddaughter, Michelle N. Littleton; nieces and nephews Martha Curry, Jerel (Billy) Steele, Curtis (Judy) Matthews, James DeBerry, Vivian DeBerry, Cheryl Gerst, Alethea Gaddis, Randal (Elizabeth) Gaddis, Sylvia Gaddis, Dionne (Clyde) Howard, Melissa Thompson as well as great and great-great nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS CAN BE MADE IN THE NAME OF EDWARD C. THOMPSON to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741 OR to the
Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia https://act.alz.org/
The family of Edward C. Thompson extends our deepest appreciation for all the kind acts shown during the loss of our loved one. Your many expressions of kindness, continuous prayers, cards, and calls have helped to sustain us.
We must take this opportunity to thank Jakee Steele for cooking, baking, and calling her Uncle Eddie, which brought joy to his heart. We also want to thank Martha Curry for sending her Uncle Eddie cards and calling to check on him; your cards brought a smile to his face each time.
Thank you to Zusman Hospice for our father's exceptional care and support. They made our days easier.
A special thank you to Lydian Aaron (known as Mom Aaron) for your weekly calls and prayers for our father. It made all the difference, especially when he was having a difficult day or week.
A special thanks to Bishop Timothy J. Clarke and the First Church of God family, for the love and kindness you gave to Uncle Eddie over the years.