1940
Leon
2013
Leon Thompson
April 21, 1940 — July 13, 2013
Leon Byrd Thompson, 73 of Christiansburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2013, from his home.
Born on April 21, 1940, to the late Gilmer & Gertrude Thompson in Lashmeet, West Virginia, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Blaine Thompson; and his sister, Norma Blevins.
Leon loved his family and friends. His interest involved Virginia Tech Football, his West Virginia farm place and guns. He gave his heart to Jesus on June 22, 2013. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Thompson served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Princeton High School “Class of 1958”. He retired from Virginia Tech after 27 years of service.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; son & daughter-in-law, Keith & Vicki Thompson; brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Allie of Greensboro, NC; sister, Ramona Wall of Temperance, MI; brother-in-law, Carl Blevins of Bluefield, West Virginia; step-son, Roy Dean McGlothlin of North Carolina; special niece, Debbie Thompson Boyd of Bassett, VA; sister & brother-in-law, Linda & Karl Ljunggren, Austin, TX; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12 noon with Pastor Mike Vest and Rev. Larry Thompson officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church c/o Building Fund, 475 Clearview Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
Born on April 21, 1940, to the late Gilmer & Gertrude Thompson in Lashmeet, West Virginia, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Blaine Thompson; and his sister, Norma Blevins.
Leon loved his family and friends. His interest involved Virginia Tech Football, his West Virginia farm place and guns. He gave his heart to Jesus on June 22, 2013. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Thompson served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. He graduated from Princeton High School “Class of 1958”. He retired from Virginia Tech after 27 years of service.
Leon is survived by his loving wife, Brenda; son & daughter-in-law, Keith & Vicki Thompson; brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Allie of Greensboro, NC; sister, Ramona Wall of Temperance, MI; brother-in-law, Carl Blevins of Bluefield, West Virginia; step-son, Roy Dean McGlothlin of North Carolina; special niece, Debbie Thompson Boyd of Bassett, VA; sister & brother-in-law, Linda & Karl Ljunggren, Austin, TX; as well as many other nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Faith Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12 noon with Pastor Mike Vest and Rev. Larry Thompson officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorial contributions be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church c/o Building Fund, 475 Clearview Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073.
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