Wayne R. Thompson

Wayne R. Thompson, 74, a resident of Cobden, IL, formerly of McLeansboro, passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.

He was born March 15, 1943 in McLeansboro to Carl and Opal (McPeak) Thompson.  A retired farm hand, he was also a United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.

Wayne is survived by his brother, Danny Thompson of Centralia; nieces, Cindi Thompson Moss, Leslie Thompson Whitaker, Shana Thompson Travous, Margi Thompson, Emily Vickers and Lori Fox; and nephew Danny Lee Thompson.  Several great nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lloyd Thompson.

A graveside memorial service will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the I.O.O.F Cemetery in McLeansboro with the Rev. Robert Sefried officiating.  Graveside Military Rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 106 and a US Army Honor Team.  Those attending the service are asked to meet at the cemetery.

 

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