Dennis D. Thompson age 78 of Hillsboro died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday evening, June 30, 2010 at the Crestwood Nursing Center. He was born March 19, 1932 in Washington Court House, Ohio the son of the late Walter and Mabel Holton Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a retired school teacher and basketball coach having served for thirty five years in the Whiteoak and Belfast school systems. He had also retired from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources with over twenty years of service with Rocky Fork Lake and Paint Creek State Parks. He was a 1951 graduate of Marshall High School, received his Bachelor Degree from Wilmington College and his Master Degree from Xavier University. He was a member of the Hillsboro Benevolent and Protective Order of Elk, Lodge 361, the Hillsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 1161 and a Veteran of the U. S. Navy where he served as a Hospital Corpsman in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Mary June Blair Thompson whom he had married on December 5, 1956 in Indiana, one daughter, Susan Royse of Hillsboro, one son, Steve (Carolyn) Thompson of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, five grandchildren, Meghan Thompson and Alex Thompson of Dry Ridge, Kentucky, Holly, John and Lee Royse Jr. of Hillsboro, one brother, Byron (Nancy) Wisecup of Hillsboro, two nieces, Vicki (Jeff) Rhude of Hillsboro, Dinah (Jim) Phillips of Hillsboro and special friends, Bob (Sherry) Morrison of Hillsboro and Neil (Sharon) Countryman of Chillicothe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his foster parents, Lyman and Vesta Wisecup and three brothers, John, Charles and Howard Thompson. Graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family on Saturday, July 3rd at the Hillsboro Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by the Highland County Honor Guard. There will be no visitation. A Celebration of Denny’s Life will be held for family and friends at a later date to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Hope, 909 Kenton Station Drive, Maysville, Kentucky 41056. The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
Dear Mary June, Susan, and Steve, So sorry to hear of Denny's passing. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. Remember all the good times you had together. Sincerely, Larry, Sandra, Shay, Bryce Nartker
Steve, Mary June and family,
Our sympathies to you and your family in your loss of your Dad/Husband. It's been a long time, but I remember your Dad and share the great memories also. We are thinking of you at this time.
Your friends,
Alf and Ann Cramton Angie and Bob Miller and Family Donna Cramton
Deepest sympathy to Mary June and Family.
Denny was a Park Ranger at Rocky Fork when I was Park Manager. He was a good man and always did what ever was asked.
My deepest sympathy to the family. I have very fond memories of Mr. Thompson as my teacher and school bus driver. He was one of the best!
My thoughts are with you and your mom Susie!!!! Call anytime you need to!!
Dear Mary June, Susan, and Steve,
Denny was such a great guy. I have so many wonderful memories regarding your family. Jody Stanforth-Mootz
Dear Family, I hope all your happy memories will help you through this hard time. What a wonderful man, he always had a smile. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.Gob Bless, Sue
Mary June, My deepest sympathy to you for your loss. Many fond memories of Denny "Mr Thompson" from high school. Love you!
Sorry for your loss, Dennis was a good man. Our prayers are with your family.
I loved him as a teacher he will be missed
Greetings to the Thompson Family;Itt was with sorrow that I saw the passing of Denny. I like to think That I was some help in getting Denny into the teaching profession. He had a knack for it and took it seriouslt. Knowing the family and having them in school makes the passing more difficult as the memories and sorrows of those we know is always difficult. May God provide you the comfort He has Promised and I do not doubt for a moment that His presence will be felt in your lives. Skip
Mary June and family,
I am sorry to hear of Denny's passing. I will always remember Susan and I playing on Denny's White Oak school bus while it was parked at Baker Heights. He must have had lots of love and trust to allow us to do so. Another great memory was when Mary June and Denny had Santa Claus arrive at their house to surprise Michelle, Mark, Julie, Joey, Susan, (Steve was beyond the age of Santa, most probably)and me.(Melanie wasn't born yet!). Finally, I have a wonderful memory of a time when Denny had been visiting Grandma Wisecup on W Main St. As she watched him walk to his car, she turned to me and said, "I love my little boy Denny." At that time, Denny must have been a man well into his 60s. A testament of a mother's love, which is always timeless,for her son. God Bless.
MaryJune,Steve and Susan, My thoughts and prayers are with you. My life was blessed by denny. He played for Marshall, I played for Lynchburg, we both attended Wilmington college, We traveled to gether to Xavier to earn ours Maters Degree, We coached against each other, and we were neighbors in the Baker Heights subdivision. Denny was a good man always the same when you would meet him. A light has gone out in the Hillsboro community. Proberbs 27: 17
So sorry to hear about Mr. Thompson's passing. He was my junior high health teacher at Belfast. He was a great teacher.
Mary June, Susan, and Steve, Sorry to hear about Mr. Thompson, he was a great person. I will never forget him driving our bus, coaching the guys and gym class. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Diane Mason and Paul West
Mary June, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Thompson's passing. He was my bus driver and teacher. Mr. Thompson was one person who I looked up to.You and your family are in my thoughts.
I will always remember Dennys great stories,his special humor and his williness to serve others.I still repeat some of his tales and always laugh. Denny had his moments, however, he was and always will be one of my favorite.My thoughts are with and your family.