PAULDING, OH:
Paul W. Thompson age 84 went home to be his Lord and Savior on Wednesday November 22, 2015.
He was born June 12, 1933 in Paulding County, the son of the late Emmett and Marguerite (Layman) Thompson. On March 8, 1957 he married Rebecca A. Agler, who preceded him in death on November 14, 1993. He retired in 2000 from GM Powertrain, Defiance, as a millwright. He was a US Air Force veteran serving during the Korean War. He was a member of UAW 211 and a member of the former Calvary Bible Church, Paulding. He was an avid woodworker and a devoted Christian who served others doing mission work.
He is survived by his daughters, Gwen (Brad) Stoller, Defiance, Carol (Art) Simonin, Paulding, and Paula Thompson, Venice, FL; stepsons, Randy Bernard, Arthur, OH, and Charles Bernard, Defiance; brothers, George W. Thompson, Marietta, GA, and Carl E. Thompson, Collinsville, IL; six grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.
He is also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Thompson, and a sister, Grace Thompson.
Memorial service will be conducted 7 PM Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at Den Herder Funeral Home, with John Mohr officiating. Military rites will be accorded by VFW Post #587. Burial will be in Pleasant Grove Cemetery at a later date.
Visitation will be 4 – 7 PM Wednesday, November 29 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations made to SEND International c/o Rex and Lori Durham (P.O. Box 513, Farmington, MI 48332) or Peregrine Ministries, c/o Jim and Renee Hughes (15728 Paiute Circle, Monument, CO 80132)
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
