MARION: Leonard Thompson went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 14, 2013 at 2:10am at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born on July 4, 1958 in Kenton. OH to the late Eskel and Maxine (Fields) Thompson.
On December 28, 1983 he married the love of his life Geneva Thompson standing in the kitchen of his mother and step-fathers home in front of the wood burning stove. Geneva brought with her three children, Angie, Brian and Crystal who quickly became his heart and world. Leonard was a big Ohio State football fan and he dearly loved his "Fur Babies" Spike, Jordan and Duke who brought him great laughter filled with wagging tails and lots of kisses. His three grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda and Nathanial were the apples in his eyes and he loved and spoiled them daily.
Surviving are his loving wife of 30 years, Geneva (Taylor) Thompson of Marion; a son, Brian L. Hoffer(Karen and children) of Marion; two daughters Angela R. Young and Crystal G Lane; three grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda and Nathanial; two brothers Charlie(Chris) Thompson of Marion, Kenny (Patricia) Thompson of Marion; three sisters Mary Ward (Russell), Ruth Ann Dunn of Marion and Donna (Michael) Queen of Portsmouth, OH; two brothers-in-law, George Thompson and Jim Blanton; also surviving is his step- father, Roy "Blackie" Burk of Portsmouth, OH; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Fred Thompson; three sisters Doris Thompson, Alice Blanton and Faye Welch; also by two brothers-in-law, Terrance Welch Sr. and Eugene Dunn.
Friends may call on Friday April 19 from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 8pm at Boyd-Born Funeral Home. Funeral to be held Saturday April 20, 2013 at 11:00am at Boyd-Born Funeral Home with Minister David Harruff, long time friend. Burial will follow at the Price Cemetery.
Donations may be made to the PKD Foundations in honor of the family. On line condolences to the family can be made at www.boydbornfuneralhome.com.
