Jerry L. Thompson, 75, of Tekonsha, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 at his home.
The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater with Pastor Sean LaGuire from the Girard United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Lyon Lake Cemetery in Fredonia Township.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater.
Jerry was born December 25, 1947 in Albion, MI to Harold & Eleanor (Brown) Thompson. He married Cindra L. Paradine on November 24, 1966 in Girard, MI.
Jerry had worked at various places since he was a teenager. He spent over 20 years and eventually retired from the Branch County Road Commission. He enjoyed hunting for deer and processing them afterwards.
Jerry was very avid about keeping his cars detailed and his lawn impeccable. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren.
Jerry is survived by his wife Cindy; his children Michelle (Jeff) Klingler of Parma, Deanne (Jamison) Clark of Bronson; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jeri and Ken Osborn of Douglasville, GA; his grandchildren Dr. Anthony (Kelsey) Klingler, Mitchell (Cassandra) Klingler, Austin (Linzee) Clark, Miaya Clark; his great grandchildren Logan & Lindy Klingler, Haylee Klingler, Emmet Clark and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jack Thompson and his sister-in-law Sharon Warsop.
Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
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