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Neil Thompson Obituary
AGE: 85 • Cherry Hill
On June 20, 2017, of Cherry Hill, NJ. Age 85 years. Beloved husband of 51 years to Jeannie Thompson (nee Weathered). Dear father of Jeffrey, Christopher and Nicole (Richard) Charles. Loving grandfather of Alexis, Olivia and Cody.
Neil was a graduate of Olney High School, Philadelphia, PA, a 1956 graduate of West Chester State Teacher's College and earned his Master's in Education from Temple University in 1965. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Neil had a 36 year teaching career at Collingswood High School, where he also coached boys basketball and baseball for many years. His teams won many conference, group and state titles. "Coach" was a 1997 member of the Collingswood High School Athletic Hall of Fame and was inducted into the South Jersey Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame and the New Jersey Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame. He will also be remembered as an avid golfer and animal lover.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Friday evening 6 to 9 PM and Saturday 10 to 11 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Collingswood Athletic Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 512, Collingswood, NJ 08108. To share memories and condolences please visit www.fosterwarnefuneral home.com.
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allan tittermary
June 27, 2017
Mr. Thompson was my gym teacher when I was in high school back in the early 70's. He was a great guy.
So sorry for your loss but he left a wonderful impression on me.
Allan Tittermary
Marlton
Rick Wright
June 24, 2017
Freshman basketball under Coach Thompson was one of the best. Thanks for all you did for Colls basketball and all those individuals who came under your tutelage.
Rick Wright 64
Nancy Braunstein
June 24, 2017
Dear Jeff and family-we were so sorry to hear this news. Please know our staff at Levick are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen Gangloff
June 23, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of Mr. Thompson. I had the privilege of playing under Mr. Thompson in high school where he was much more than just a coach to me for those two years, and all of the years thereafter. He was a terrific coach, teacher, and mentor. He taught me so many valuable lessons that I have applied not only on the court or as a coach but in my life. Once again I am very sorry for your loss, and I'll carry on all of the lessons that I learned from Mr. Thompson for the rest of my life. Steve Gangloff
BOB GAVIN
June 23, 2017
WILL MISS MY GOOD FRIEND OF 60 YEARS ,FELLOW WILDWOOD LIFEGUARD & GOLF PARTNER/ INSTRUCTOR .GOD BLESS YOU MY FRIEND.
June 22, 2017
I have fond memories of Coach Thompson. My deepest sympathy to you & your family.
Barney Beals '63
Linda Breslin
June 22, 2017
Coach Thompson you were a legend in Collingswood 's eyes! You were a Great Man! So sorry for your loss JEFF and family. God bless all of you
June 22, 2017
Coach, it was a privilege to play my freshman year for you. Thanks for being an important mentor in my life.
Gary Williams,'63
June 22, 2017
RIP Coach Thompson. Thanks for all you did for me. Bob Phillips '63
Michele Stone Devery
June 21, 2017
RIP Coach.
- Class of '87
June 21, 2017
Uncle Neil was a great uncle and will be missed a lot. Gary and Janet Moore
CHS CLASS OF '65
June 21, 2017
RIP COACH THOMPSON. You were one of the bestest and we will remember you always
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