David Thompson, 55, of Vernon, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born August 27, 1960, the son of John Sr.and Darlene (Beaver) Thompson in East Saint Louis. He married Judy Perkins June 7,1979 in Vernon, Illinois. She survives in Vernon.
Survivors include his wife Judy (Perkins) Thompson of Vernon; mother Darlene Best of Centralia; mother-in-law Frances Perkins of Vernon; son Kevin Thompson & wife Shelly of Vernon; daughter Julie Evans & husband Johnny of Vernon; daughter Amanda Richardson & husband Jason of Vernon; daughter Paula Pryor & husband Matt of Vernon; son Dean Thompson & wife Cassie of Vernon; daughter Beth Thompson of Vernon; brothers Leroy Thompson & wife Eileen of Vernon, Jimmy Thompson & wife Silvia of Centralia, and Brian Thompson & Kelly McKinney of Vernon; sister Kathy Richeson & husband Brad of Centralia; and 9 grandchildren Bria Thompson, Hayleigh Jones, Matthew & Abigail Evans, Sarah & Emily Pryor, Dylan & Cody Richardson, and Dean Thompson.
David was preceded in death by his father, John Thompson, Sr., brother John Thompson, Jr., father-in-law Paul Perkins, and stepfather Harold Best.
Mr.Thompson was an ironworker for Local 392. He loved to spend his extra time fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed working on his vehicles. He especially enjoyed going to watch his grandkids participate in their sporting events.
Services will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Day Macz Funeral Home in Patoka with Pastor David Rodgers officiating. Burial will follow at Vernon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2005 prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Vernon Cemetery. On-line condolences and memories of David may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com or on their Facebook page.