This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one,
Edward Thompson, 60, born on January 17, 1954
and passed away on December 22, 2014.
We will remember him forever.
Edward Ray Thompson
January 17, 1954 - December 22, 2014
Landenberg, Pennsylvania
EDWARD R.THOMPSON, age 60, of Landenberg, PA, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2014, at home after a lengthy illness.
Born in Wilmington, DE, he was the son of Joseph Thompson and the late Lorraine Miller Thompson. He lived most of his life in the Chester County area and attended Avon Grove High School.
Edward worked for many years as an Automobile Assembler at the General Motors plant in Wilmington, DE. He most recently was a Security Guard for the Hewlett Packard Plant in Avondale before suffering a work related injury.
Edward enjoyed working on cars and collecting Race Car Memorabilia He was a big MOPAR Fan. He enjoyed watching football and was a Big 'Cowboys' fan. He also enjoyed spending time with his faithful canine companion , King a beautiful Husky who recently passed away.
Edward is survived by his soulmate, Darlene Johnston of Landenberg PA ; his father , Joseph Thompson of VA ; a brother, Lowell Thompson of Lincoln University, PA; two sisters, Darlene Walls of VA, Bonnie Waddell of Lancaster, PA ; a son, Michael Thompson, West Grove, PA. and a daughter ,Julie Thompson of Newark, DE. Several grandchildren , nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his Mother, Lorraine Miller Thompson, and his younger brother , Terry Thompson.
The Johnston Family would like to express thier gratitude to Neighborhood Hospice for thier devotion and extra care in making Edward comfortable. A special thank you to Jennifer Yost R.N. , Maria C.N.A., Sam C.N.A., and Kate O'Conner (Social Worker) for guiding and supporting the family during Edwards illness. Also to Reverend Robert Vannoy for his spiritual support and guidance.
You are invited to visit with his family and friends for a Celebration of his Life at 2:00 PM on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2015 with Reverend Robert Vannoy at the Kennett Square Missionary Baptist Church, 408 Bayard Rd Kennett Square, Pennsylvania 19348
The family invites guests to have a meal and fellowship with them immediately after the services. Russellville Grange #91 , 245 Old Limestone Rd. Oxford, PA 19363
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to Darlene Johnston for burial and medical expenses.
Arrangements are being handled by Brandywine Valley Funeral Care, Wilmington, DE .
Online condolences may be made by visiting
www.forevermissed.com/edward-ray-thompson
We were at work at HP.Ed was threatening to give my phone number to one of the guards that i couldnt stand.So i was teasing him asking what i had to do so he wouldnt give my number out.He said to me ''Take me out for a steak dinner''.So i told him i would.The next night i came to work and he embarassed me in front of everyone.He walked right up to me and said ''You want to get lucky''. I turned beet red and walked away from him.Later that night he called me and told me he was sorry if he embarassed me.Then he asked me if i wanted to go to Atlantic City with him.So the next night we went to Atlantic City.We left at 10 pm that night and we stayed on the boardwalk all night.We stopped at a pizza stand on the boardwalk and Ed ordered me a large pepsi.He went back to get the pizza.Iwas so nervous i spilled the soda all over the table.He got to laughing at me and he never let me live that down.We have been together ever since and that was on April 6,1990.Oh and by the way every time we had a steak dinner we would laugh about it because that was what brought us together.And believe me we had alot of steak dinners together.I will always love you Ed.I miss you so much.I hope you are waiting for me in heaven i will be with you again.That is a promise.
My dear buddy,How about a glass of iced tea? OH YEAH!!! Miss you and love you Trudy.
