John E. Thompson “beloved husband, father, Papa,
brother, and friend “
GRIMSLEY, TENNESSEE----John E. Thompson, 75, of Grimsley,
formerly of Port Allegany, Pa. and Eldred, Pa., passed away in his home on his
birthday, June 26, 2020, with his loving family by his side, after a long
illness.
Born on Tuesday, June 26, 1945 in Olean, N.Y., he was a son
of Ronald L. Thompson and Virginia H. Miles Thompson Wenner. On April 29, 1989, he married Gina M. Keyser
Thompson, who survives.
He was a graduate of Smethport High School. John was an honorably discharged US Marine
Corps veteran having served during the Vietnam War where he was awarded a Good
Conduct Medal and an Expeditionary Medal.
He was employed as a lift truck operator at St. Gobain Glass in Port
Allegany, Pa., retiring in 2001.
John was a gifted craftsman, having built his home in both
Eldred and Port Allegany. In his younger
years, he enjoyed hunting. He also
enjoyed brush hogging and walking the land he owned. His greatest love was his family, especially
his grandchildren.
Surviving besides his wife are his children, Julie L.
(Barry) Cline of St. Thomas, PA, John E. (Nellie) Thompson Jr. of Chambersburg,
PA, Tina M. Thompson of Chambersburg, PA,
Andrew M. (Stacy) Silvis, of Olean, NY, Sean (Musette) Silvis of Mr
Jewett, PA, and Tyler M. (Kali) Silvis of Allegany, N.Y.; eleven grandchildren,
Brandon M. Thompson, Brandon T. Thompson, Taylor J. Thompson, Ashlie N.
Thompson, Dakota J. Sherwood, Andrea N. Cline, Dylan J. Cline, Railey A.
Silvis, Hunter A. Silvis, Chevelle M. Mullen, and Leo M. Mullen; five
great-grandchildren, Kylynn J. Windhorst, Elliana G. Wenger, Brynlee R. Silvis,
Maya N. Thompson, and McKenzie A. Thompson; two brothers, Ronald J.
(Jacqueline) Thompson of Floral City, FL; and Adelbert W. Thompson, of Rixford,
Pa.; a sister, Robin L. (Fred) Murray of Shinglehouse, Pa; his father-in-law,
Joseph O. Schoonmaker of Lake Wales, FL; three brothers-in-law, John (Lisa)
Keyser of Goshen, IN, Larry Conkey of Elkhart, IN, and Clair O. (Robbie) Keyser
of Portville, NY; a sister-in-law, Jeannie M. (Paul) Kerswill of Jamestown, TN;
and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and many friends.
In addition to his parents, John was predeceased by a
brother, Richard L. “Shorty” Thompson; his stepfather, John Wenner; a nephew,
Anthony “AJ” Murray; and a grandson, Jace E Silvis.
In the last few months of his life he received great comfort
in his talks with Christi Steadman, Karen Murray, Steven Miles, Paul Kerswill,
and Doug Williams.
Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service
at 11am on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home, 118
South Union Street, Shinglehouse. with Matthew Thompson, John’s nephew,
officiating.
Military honors will be accorded by the Potter County Honor
Guard and members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
John entrusted his care and cremation arrangements to Kevin
J. Dusenbury, funeral director/owner of the Virgil L. Howard Funeral Home,
Shinglehouse, Pa.
To express condolences or share a fond memory of John,
please visit www.virgillhowardfuneralhome.com or the Virgil L. Howard Funeral
Home Facebook page.
