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Richard Thompson Obituary
Knoxville - Richard Thomas Thompson, "Ricky", age 42, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Known for his kindness and sweet personality, Ricky was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 13, 1978.
He is survived by his mother, Nancy Thompson; stepfather, Hollie Young; sisters, Stacy and Lindsey; several aunts, uncles, cousins; and long-time girlfriend, Donna Cummings.
Family and friends will gather at 3:15 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Woodlawn Cemetery for a 3:30 p.m. graveside service delivered by Dr. Evan Butcher with music provided by Shelia Shipley. A special thank you to the many people who work in the First Horizon Bank building who cared for, helped and provided support for Ricky during this difficult time including Manny Lopez, Faye Shaw and Jan Lippert. We also appreciate the compassion of several churches in our community and the kindness and service of Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel.
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Toni
July 6, 2020
I met Richard when I began working for Miller & Associates, in the Plaza Tower building, about two years ago. He had been coming up for coffee every morning for many years. I have an office that is seen from the entrance. I was the first person to see him when he came in and began getting his coffee from then on. He would look for me and me for him. He would come in and tell me about his day and any plans he said. He would ask how I was doing. He never failed to thank me each and everyday for coffee or anything else he was given. He was kind, funny and a person that never met a stranger and because of this, had friends all over Knoxville. I considered him a friend of mine. The front of our building is missing a fixture that we all came to look for each morning, coming into work. He will be missed by me and by so many others.
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