Phillip Ray Thompson

Phillip R. Thompson, 75, of Bushnell passed away at 6:50 pm at his home on Saturday February 8, 2025. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Avon, IL to Burton R. and Audrey E. (Abernathy) Thompson. He married Debbie K. Lindsey on June 3, 1972 in Abingdon, IL; she survives.
Also surviving are three children, Tonda (Matt) Speer of Bushnell, Shane (Melisa) Thompson of Macomb, Lindsay Thompson of Bushnell; 11 grandchildren, Anthony (Sam Dawe) Thompson, Bri Davis, Hunter (Hannah Clark) Thompson, Jenna Thompson, Morgan Thompson, Layne Thompson, Logan Zeisler, Maxton Speer, Devin Masten, Dezaray (Tyler Hettich) Thompson, Dexx Fenner; 6 great-grandchildren, Emma McCormick, Gavin Zeisler, Luna Mack, Graeyson Adam, Dedrick Hettich, Aurora Thompson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Beverly Horman and Joseph Thompson, and mother-in-law Beverly Lindsey.
Phillip enjoyed years of coaching girls and boys softball and baseball and helping with Boys Scouts. He loved watching his grandchildren play all kinds sports. He loved his family with all his heart. He was a proud member of the Bushnell Christian Church. He was also a proud Army Vietnam Veteran. He served his country from 1968-1971. He was a member of the Bushnell VFW. He worked many years in Bushnell at Norforge and retiring from Vaughn and Bushnell. He was a diehard St Louis Cardinals fan, Fighting Illini fan and a Green Bay Packer fan in which he tried to convert some people into being a packer fan without success.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday February 12, 2025 at the Bushnell Christian Church, where visitation will be held two hours prior from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Rev. Rex Featherlin will officiate. Cremation Rites will be accorded following services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bushnell Christian Church or MDH Hospice. Martin-Hollis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the guestbook and leave condolences at www.martinhollisfh.com.