Ronald S Thompson

Ronald S. Thompson, 74, of Kiles Road, Stillwater, died Friday, July 22nd, 2011 at his home. He had been in ill health for the past several years. Born September 16, 1936 in Bloomsburg, he was a son of the late Carlton E. and Florence (Schiffner) Thompson. He and his wife, Sheila J. (Harrison) Thompson celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary on April 11th. Following his graduation from Benton High School in 1954 he joined the U. S. Army, achieving the rank of SP4. He served two years active duty with one year and 10 months of that in Munich, Germany. He also served two years in the Army Reserves. Following his discharge from the Army, he was a heavy equipment operator and later worked for the Bruce Charles Saw Mill for 20 years. He most recently drove a school bus van for Bob Brewington in Benton. He attended the Raven Creek Presbyterian Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and was a member of the N.R. A. He also enjoyed re-building gasoline powered engines and refinishing furniture. One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family. Surviving, in addition to his wife, Sheila, are his 3 children: Laurie E. Cooper and her husband, Ross, of McDonough, Georgia; Lisa J. Benjamin and her husband, Tom, of Stillwater; Toby L. Thompson of Benton; 9 grandchildren: Gabrielle, Garrett, Michaela, Austin, Christy, Kayla, Brooke, Colton and Sage; 3 great grandchildren: Clay, Callie and Amelia. Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Lavenia Campbell and a nephew, Larry K. Thompson, Jr., both of Benton. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Elise Cooper in 1988 and by two brothers: Larry K. Thompson, Sr. on December 12, 1996 and Tommy Thompson, who died in childhood. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 11 A.M. at the McMichael Funeral Home, Inc., 4394 Red Rock Road, Benton (Rt. 487). The Rev. Gary Emrick and Ross Cooper, his son-in-law, will officiate. Burial will be in the Stillwater Cemetery with military honors accorded by a joint Veterans group. A Viewing will be held Wednesday from 10 A.M. until the time of the service at 11 at McMichael's. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Raven Creek Presbyterian Church, Upper Raven Creek Road, Benton, PA 17814. For online condolences, please visit: www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

Ronald S Thompson

September 16, 1936 - July 22, 2011