Obituary of Ralph Thompson

Bedford – Ralph “Dew” Thompson, 85, of Bedford, died at 5:25 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Stonebridge Health Campus.

Born December 6, 1932, in Jackson Co., he was the son of George Thompson and Ida (Wheeler) Thompson Brown. He married Genevieve Hackney on January 27, 1956 and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2011. He retired from Cummins Engine in 1985 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fort Ritner United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and watching basketball and baseball.

Survivors include a daughter, Deanna Lee Thompson of Marietta, GA; a sister, Betty Waskom of Linwood, WA; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, Gene and Kenneth “Skin” Thompson.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 27^th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Kenny Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in the Dixon Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, October 26^th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Dixon Chapel Cemetery. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.