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Clyde Thompson Obituary
Mansfield: Reverend Clyde Thompson, Jr., 73, of Mansfield, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at MedCentral Mansfield Hospital following an extended illness.
Clyde was born March 28, 1939 in Grahn, Kentucky to the late Clyde Thompson, Sr. and Audrey Nell (Paynter) Thompson. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army and retired from Wickes Lumber. Since February 18, 1978, he had served as Minister at several churches including White Oaks Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, Ohio. Clyde enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching NASCAR.
Along with his wife, Christine Knipp Thompson, Clyde is survived by two sons, Larry (Sharon) Thompson and Gary (Diane) Thompson; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; eight siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Calling hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at Dean Road Freewill Baptist Church, 1169 Mill Road, Mansfield. Funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m. Calling hours will also be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Boyer Funeral Home in Waverly, Ohio. A graveside service will follow in Mound Cemetery in Piketon, Ohio.
Werner-Gompf Funeral Services, LTD. assisted the family with the arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.wernerfuneral.com
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Brenda Paynter
May 1, 2019
Think of you often. You are truly missed always
Stanley Mays
May 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Christine and family. Uncle Buddy will be greatly missed ,,, Love Stan Mays and family ...
Cookie & Danny Mollette
May 6, 2012
Christine and family, l won't forget Bro. Jr coming and visiting with Daddy .. I loved to look out and see him coming in the driveway. His sickness is gone and I'm sure I'm sure he's glad to be home!
May 6, 2012
Larry & Family
Prayers for you and your family.
Annette Clow Cottrill
DELILAH AULT
May 5, 2012
Sis Christine , larry, Gary iam sorry for your loss your dad was a great man of God and a great friend , I think of all the vacations we had together. He all ways made me laugh . You All are in my thoughs and prayers. Delilah (copley)Ault
David Baker
May 5, 2012
My thoughts are with the entire Thompson Family as you live through this time of sorrow.
trish bays
May 5, 2012
GOD. BLESS. U ALL, U R GOOD LOVING PEOPLE, LOVE U FRIEND AN NEIGHBOR ANN JONES, TRISH AN MIKE BAYS....
Brenda Paynter
May 5, 2012
Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. Jr. was a wonderful man. We loved him and we love you. He was special to me. I loved hearing him preach at church. Jumping Jr. He is now jumping around heaven with Jesus. Running and shouting and praising God. He will never be forgotten. God bless you. Prayers go to all of the family.
Gary Thompson
May 5, 2012
I'm gonna miss you Dad but it is coforting to know that you have gone on to a place where there is no pain and suffering.
Julie Bauer
May 5, 2012
Christine, so sorry for your loss. Jr was such a great man, I still remember when I first met you. Your were a very loving and caring wife. You have my deepest sympathy.
Rebekah Dickison
May 5, 2012
Christine I'm so sorry for your loss. Clyde was a great man and will be missed. You and your family are in my prayers.
MARY (MERRITT) ATHERTON
May 5, 2012
GARY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
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