Lyle E. Thompson

DECATUR - Lyle E. Thompson, 61, of Decatur, IL., passed away at 7:22 P.M. on Friday April 29, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday (05-05-2011) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL. with graveside services held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday (05-05-2011) at Danville National Cemetery, Danville, IL.. Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday (05-04-2011) at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home are handling the arrangements. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Lyle was born on July 8, 1949 in Decatur, IL., the son of Carl E. Thompson and Erma (Tipsword) Thompson. He married Donna L. Dickerson on October 7, 1972 in Decatur, IL. Lyle served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam era. He worked as a machinist for 18 years at Bodine Electric. Prior to that Lyle farmed at Dalton City, IL. He loved the outdoors, hunting, and fishing. Lyle was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, I.B.E.W., and the N.R.A. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna of Decatur, IL, son: Jeremy E. Thompson and wife Kendra of Indianapolis, IN; four grandchildren: Lea, Sydney, Anabell, and Keira all at home; three sisters: Anna Marie Wilcoxen and husband Martin of Danville, IL, Nancy Kilgore of San Jose, CA, and Mary Blackford-Cherry of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; five special nephews and several aunts, uncles, cousins, close brothers: in law: Dan Dickerson and Tim Dickerson and a host of friends also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one infant daughter: Christina. Lyle was a great husband, father, and grandfather. He doted over his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed. Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/