John W. Thompson

February 20, 2017

On Monday, February 20, 2017, John W. Thompson of Lancaster and Boynton Beach, Florida passed away unexpectedly at Lancaster General Hospital.

Born in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania he was the youngest son of the late Harry and Amelia (Phillips) Thompson. Born into a large farming family of seven sisters and two brothers he continued in that profession until his retirement.

He is survived by his son John W. “Jack” Thompson, II husband to Shari Thompson of Lancaster with whom he resided. He was also survived by two daughters Dawn Thompson of Peach Bottom, PA and Tara Yeager of Willow Street, PA. He remained close friends with his former wife Kay Thompson of Willow Street, PA. John also leaves behind two grandsons Tyler and Chase Yeager; one step-grandson Andrew Witman; two granddaughters Amber K. and Olivia Thompson and two great-grandsons Levi and Quinn. He was a proud uncle to 63 nieces and nephews.

All who knew John knew that his greatest accomplishment was his family. He was so proud to be a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. John served two tours in the US Army stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Riverside Camping Association in Lancaster. He will be fondly remembered by all for his gift of gab and storytelling. He never met a stranger that he didn’t talk to and make them feel that they had been friends for years.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 24, 2017 at 3PM from the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 441 N. George St. Millersville, PA 17551. Interment with military honors will be held Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at 11AM at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. A viewing will be held Friday from 2-3pm at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517 in his memory.