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1961

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2021

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Gallipolis, Ohio

Joseph Thompson Obituary

BIDWELL — Joseph Allen Thompson, 60, of Bidwell, passed away, unexpectedly, on Friday, May 28, 2021, in the Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. Born Feb. 21, 1961, in New London, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Joseph Lynn and Dorthy Theresa Matuezwicz Thompson. He was an over the road owner operator truck driver for Cardinal Transport and a 1980 graduate of Buckeye Hills Career Center.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Northup; sons, Kevin (Chelsea) Thompson, of Charleston, W.Va., and J.D. (Heather) Thompson, of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; children, Jason (Destiny) Northup, of Bidwell, Shaun (Lindsey) Northup, of Gallipolis, Brian (Becky) Northup, of Ashland, Ky., Melissa (Robert) Hall, of Gallipolis, and Jessica Moore, of Milton, Ohio; he was a proud grandpa of 24 grandchildren. A brother, Al (Susan) Thompson, sisters, Theresa (Paul) Delamerance, Wendy (Todd) Hamilton, and Cassandra, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

There will be no calling hours nor funeral services. Cremation services are entrusted to the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis.

Published by Ohio Valley Publishing from Jun. 1 to Jun. 2, 2021.
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Joe will be missed by his Cardinal family, We miss him already, fly high Joe

Wendy and Jim Mikula

Coworker

June 8, 2021

To Theresa and Al, I am sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I can remember the bus rides to vocational school with him and how he kept us entertained. I am also sorry to have heard about your mom and dad. They were good people. May god comfort you.

Mickey Rothgeb

June 3, 2021

Joe was a great guy and a wonderful co-worker! I will miss him! My sympathy to his family & friends

Claudette Schmitt

Coworker

June 1, 2021

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