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Sandy Thompson Obituary
Born: September 27, 1960
Died: May 28, 2019
Sandy Thompson Jr. was born on September 27, 1960 to the late Sandy Thompson Sr. and the late Mildred Sherrod in Joliet Illinois. Sandy transitioned into eternity on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.
Sandy attended the Joliet school district and graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1978, where he was known as a profound basketball player.
In the Spring of 1990, love was in the air when Sandy noticed the love of his life, Shari, they later married on June 13, 1992 raising two children Brianna and Brenton.
Sandy worked in one of the most challenging environments for 31 years, retiring from Stateville Correctional Center in 2010. Sandy later joined Minooka School District as a Bus Driver, living out his passion for serving others.
Sandy was baptized at a young age at Shiloh Baptist Church and later joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he faithfully served under the late Rev. Dr. Isaac Singleton Sr. and Rev. Dr. David G. Latimore Sr. Sandy had a heart for the people of God, leading the transportation ministry, prison ministry, serving on the video/audio ministry, security committee, and the church constitution committee.
Sandy was preceded in death by his parents, Sandy Thompson Sr.; his mother, Mildred Sherrod and father-in-law, James R. Williams.
Sandy leaves to cherish his loving memory: his loving wife, Shari Thompson of Joliet IL; children, Brianna Thompson and Brenton Thompson of Joliet, IL; grandson, Brayden Thompson of Joliet, IL; step-brother, Keith (Kendra) Thompson of Bolingbrook, IL; step-sisters, Sandra (Bryant) Moss of Chicago, IL and Rochelle (Christopher) Lawrence of South Carolina; aunts, Barbara (James) Green of Park Forest, IL. Lula (Ed-deceased) Williams of Chicago IL; in-laws, Pellie Williams of Joliet IL, Althea (Antione) Ford of Joliet IL, Michael (Donna) Burage of Meridian, MS; nephews, nieces and a host of additional family and friends.
Celebration of the life for Sandy Thompson Jr. will take place with a visitation on Friday June 7, 2019 from 3pm-7pm and at the funeral home and Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9:00-10:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 402 Singleton Pl. Joliet, IL. Service at 10:00 AM, Minister Naomi Brown, officiating. Interment following at Elmhurst Cemetery, Joliet, IL.
Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
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Renee Thompson
July 23, 2019
My prayers are with the family, wish I was living back home to have attended the services.
Iona Williams
June 8, 2019
There are happenings in our life, sometimes beyond human understanding. Remember, God KNOWS and God CARES. "All is Well!!!" I shall continuously pray with you (Family) and for you.
Dee McDaniel
June 6, 2019
Thompson Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sandy was such a good man. Always a smile on his face and love in his heart. You are all in my heart and prayers.
June 6, 2019
The Minooka Boys' Volleyball team always enjoyed Sandy's infectious smile and enthusiasm for seeing the team do well. His sincerity for the Boys' success will be missed. He always made it a point to greet each individual person who boarded his bus and ask them about their day. He will be sorely missed.
Hannah Maxwell
June 1, 2019
Sandman was the best driver I have ever had , He would sing us Happy Birthday , and ask us what are favorite foods were and he played us music . When me and my brother heard the news we were very sad that are favorite bus driver was gone. He was loved by all us kids on the bus we are all very sad . Sandman will be missed by all of us.
Bree
June 1, 2019
"Sandman" as we knew him was our bus driver. He was an amazing man. He knew each and every one of the kids names on the bus. I can still hear his "Good Morning" that he would say to each child that got on his bus. He made the ride too and from school fun for the kids. He would have the whole bus sing Happy Birthday to kids on their birthday. He would play music on Fridays on the way home from school.
To his family I hope you know the impact he made on so many young kids lives and just how loved he was by all of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. He will be missed!
Love
Bree, Hannah, Aaron and Matthew Maxwell
June 1, 2019
Sandy was such a nice man, always saying hi and asking how everyone is doing, he will definitely be missed. Prayers go out to his family
Bill Suca
May 31, 2019
Always had a smile and a laugh to share. Glad to have had the chance to met you. Our condolences to the Thompson family.
Dawn Geers
May 31, 2019
My girls loved the Sandman! He will be truly missed by all!
Samuel Burns
May 30, 2019
Sandman drove our Highschool Guitar ensemble group to Minnesota. He learned all our names, and took time out to talk to all of us and get to know us, he even came and supported our performances! Im glad I had the honor to meet such a wonderful man and the community will miss him very much, but not ever forget him.
Tessa Kozlowski
May 30, 2019
Sandy was known as Sandman to the kids he drove to and from school everyday. He was the BEST bus driver!! My kids loved how he let the kids play music on the bus and sing. He had the whole bus sing happy birthday to each child on their birthday on the way to school. He let the kids give an occasional shout out on the intercom as they got off the bus at the end of the day. And the kiddos LOVED how he never gave them assigned seats. He made an impact on these kids because he was the first person they saw as they got on that bus and started their day off on the right foot!! His happy and friendly demeanor was what our neighborhood kids saw when they ended their school day. He will be missed greatly!! The Minooka school district kiddos were blessed to have Sandman in their lives for the short spurts that he saw them everyday. My condolences to his family for their loss. Prayers for peace and healing to them all. The Kozlowski Family
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