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Ralph Thompson Obituary

Piketon, Ohio Ralph D. Thompson, 84, of Piketon, Ohio, passed 1:27 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at his daughter's home in Columbus.

Ralph was born June 25, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of the late Harry Robert Thompson, and Marie (Boggs) Thompson.

He is survived by his daughter, Sonja Thompson (Jeff Friend); granddaughters Tosha Sawyer, Montana Pollock, Dakota Pollock, & Savannah Friend, grandson Michael Friend, great grandsons Bryson & Mason Glassnap; brothers, Raleigh and Charles Thompson; sister, Juanita Hackett; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters- Naomi Brown, Rosetta Woods, Kathryn Cunningham, and Bertha Campbell; brothers, Clyde, Glenn, and Harry Thompson, great grandson Graysen Baker, & great granddaughter Alyss Baker

Ralph was a Veteran of The United States Army and worked as a printer for OVEC. Ralph will be remembered for his sense of humor, always having a joke or story to tell & his willingness to help others.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm - 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Boyer Funeral Home, Waverly, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held 6:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Boyer Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Moore officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Mt. Latham Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of Boyer Cremation Services. Ralph D. Thompson

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pike County News Watchman on Sep. 15, 2025.

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