William B. Thompson, Jr

William B. Thompson, Jr obituary, Schuylkill Haven, PA

William B. Thompson, Jr

William Thompson, Jr Obituary

Visit the Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. - Schuylkill Haven website to view the full obituary.

William B. Thompson, Jr., 62, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday, April 13th, at St. Luke's University Hospital - Bethlehem Campus.

Born in Pottsville on June 12, 1962, he was the son of William B. Thompson, Sr., of Schuylkill Haven, and the late Kathryn (Tracy) Thompson. He was proud to call his stepmother, Janice (Renninger) Thompson his second mom.

Bill was the husband of Rhonda (Johnson) Thompson whom he met while stationed in Gulfport, MS. They were married for 29 years.

Bill “Bink” was a 1980 Pottsville Area High School graduate.

Bill served in the U.S. Navy Seabees as a Steelworker (SW) for over 21 years. He was fortunate to live and travel across the world. After retiring from the Seabees, he came back to Schuylkill County to settle down and begin his final career as a Boilermaker out of Boilermakers Local 13, Philadelphia.

In addition to his wife, father, and stepmother, Bill is survived by children: Kathryn Thompson, of Lucedale, MS; Stuart Jones (Frankie), of Vancleave, MS; and Stacey Jones-Laughlin (Kyle), of Orwigsburg. He is also survived by grandchildren: Lenon, Kaylee, Cason, Carter, Crimson, Peyton, Channing, Kiya, and Tanner.

In addition to his mother, Bill is preceded in death by his sister, Tama James.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 24th at Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven. A viewing will be held at 9:30 AM until the time of the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

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Geschwindt Stabingas Ebling Funeral Home, Inc. - Schuylkill Haven

25 East Main Street, Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

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