Leo Thompson Obituary
Services honoring his life will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church located at 908 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Springfield, IL 62703. Visitation will take place from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, immediately followed by the funeral service at 10:30 AM. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Resolutions and cards of sympathy may be sent via email to [email protected] or by fax at 217-362-6221.
The family of Leo Thompson Jr. thanks you for your prayers, love, and support during this time.
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Dorothy Ewing
November 29, 2025
My deepest condolences go out to The Family of Leo. May God Bless you all and strengthen you each day.
Francine Allen Jackson
November 28, 2025
Leo was a great classmate. Condolences to the family. From Francine Allen Jackson
Leonard Wheatley
November 28, 2025
Rest easy Leo, you will be missed, but never forgotten.
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Martha Lott-Harris
November 25, 2025
My condolences to the Thompson Family and Friends. Leo was a good friend back in the Southeast High School days. He will be truly missed. May you rest in peace in the Lord's arms.
Emily Penning
November 24, 2025
Leo, my heart is with you. I´m so deeply sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope you and your family feel surrounded by love, support, and gentle moments of comfort as you navigate the days ahead.
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