Ryan C. Thompson, 35, of Lititz, passed away at Chambersburg Hospital following a traffic accident on Wednesday, April 12, 2017. He was born in Lancaster to Rick and Laurie (Cassady) Thompson on April 24, 1981.

In addition to his parents of Lititz, Ryan is survived by his brother, Reid and his wife, Kelly (Long), and their children Blake and Bristol; several aunts, uncles and cousins and his loving Golden Retriever and best friend Cooper. Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Frank and Gloria Thompson of VT and Curtis and Myrna Cassady of Lititz, PA.

He was a 1999 graduate from Warwick High School, where he played football and soccer. Ryan attended a semester at the University of West Virginia, a semester at the University of Pittsburgh and completed electrical school in Vermont. Living in Vermont for 7 years, he worked as an electrical journeyman before moving back to Lancaster County. He currently worked for his father in the family business, Fisher & Thompson Incorporated in Leola as assistant parts department manager.

Ryan loved to learn and had a special interest in history often watching the History Channel. A MacGyver type man, he collected trinkets, odd tools and gadgets. He loved hiking in the woods and helped his friends build a sugar house in Vermont where he found much joy in God's natural surroundings.

Ryan dearly loved his nephew Blake and niece Bristol and spent as much time with them as possible. He had a big smile, loving and empathetic heart; his giggle brought joy to all nearby.

A Celebration of Ryan's Life will be held 10:00 AM Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Lancaster Brethren in Christ Church, 1865 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601, with Pastor Joshua Nolt officiating. A viewing will take place on Monday from 6 to 8 PM at the church. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495. Please make checks payable to American Cancer Society and put "Grams Gang – Caledonia County Relay in the reference field.