Last Updated on May 8, 2023 by Fisher Funeral Chapel
John Danuiel Thompson, 68, of Royal Center, passed away at home on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Born September 21, 1954, in Franklin, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ambrose Danuiel and Betty (Cobb) Thompson .
John was a 1972 graduate of Logansport High School. John was a veteran of the Vietnam era, proudly serving as a member of the United States Marine Corps.
On September 18, 2004, at the Izaak Walton League, he was married to Wyndi (Cochran) Thompson.
John lived to work – he loved his jobs and the people who became his friends. He had worked at Midwest Plating, Ashland Chemical, and Hanson Logistics.
A family man, John was a good provider. He loved the simple joys in life – working in the yard, taking care of his dogs and spending time with his family, especially his granddaughter, Annabelle, who lives nearby. He was skilled as a woodworker, making several pieces of furniture over the years. He was also loved tinkering with old cars.
He is survived by his wife, Wyndi Thompson; his children, Angela (Mike) Glidewell, Kristie (Bob) Stewart, Lindsey Klinker, John D Thompson II, Sarah Thompson-Sheperd, and his “other daughter” Alicia Shackelford; brothers, Steve Thompson, and Jerry (Donna)Thompson; sisters, Cynthia Thompson, and Tina (Jerry) Spencer; his grandchildren, Megan and Abbey Glidewell, Eley Stewart, Taylor and Cody Vanderveen, Annabelle, Lexi and Chadwick Shackelford, and Dustin Klinker; a “bonus granddaughter,” Ava Beasy; his father-in-law, Joe (Vicki) Cochran; his mother-in-law, Shannon Cochran; a and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday. May 8 in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
A Funeral Service celebrating John’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 in the funeral chapel with Pastor Jim Zimmerman officiating.
Burial, with full military honors, will be in the Davis Cemetery, near Burnettsville.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Guardian Angel Hospice.
You may share memories and offer condolences on John’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.