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Kenneth Lee Thompson

1943 - 2019

Kenneth Lee Thompson obituary, 1943-2019, Milton, FL

BORN

1943

DIED

2019

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Kenneth Thompson Obituary

Kenneth Lee Thompson of Milton passed away on February 2, 2019.

He was born October 3, 1943. He graduated from Milton High School, where he was in chorus and was the President of the FFA. After high school he served in the Army and Army Reserves. He then began a career at Monsanto that last 29 years. He was a life-long resident of Santa Rosa County.

Kenneth was an avid hunter and fisherman, spending much of his time in the Blackwater Forest. He was also an excellent carpenter and brickmason and he took great pride in his work.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Dewey and Effie (May) Thompson; a brother Charlie Thompson; infant daughter Patricia Carol Thompson; and nephew Robbie Thompson.

Kenneth is survived by three daughters, Kim Porter-Rhodes (Jerry), Jennifer Perry (Jason) and Sara Gandy (Billy), six grandchildren, Hannah Thompson, Dakota (Cody) Perry, Conner Gandy, Katelin (Katie-Bell) Gandy, Acelyn Porter, and Willard Porter. He also leaves behind one niece, Susan Ormond; and a host of friends and cousins.

Published by Santa Rosa Press Gazette from Feb. 10 to Mar. 10, 2019.
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May Mr. Thompson rest in peace. Sympathy and condolences to the family. Thank you for your honorable service in the US Army and US Army Reserve. Godspeed.

American Legion

March 6, 2019

Thinking of you in this time of sorrow.

The Shaw Family

March 5, 2019

Mr. Thompson was a wonderful gentleman and will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. Godspeed.

The Brown's

February 28, 2019

Keeping you and your family in my prayers

Christine Dykes

February 12, 2019

I did not know Mr. Thompson, but I know he raised a fine daughter, (Kim Porter-Rhodes. He must have been a wonderful man.

Ruby Kelley

February 12, 2019

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