Leroy C. Thompson's Obituary
Leroy C. Thompson, age 87, of Lewes, DE, died Monday, April 2, 2007, at Harbor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
Roy was born in Manasquan, NJ, on December 20, 1919, son of Clinton F. and Ethel Roland Thompson. He enlisted in the National Guard in September 1940, and his unit was federalized in 1942. He served in the Aleutian Islands as a special vehicle operator engaged in building an Air Base at Big Delta with Squadron D, 1455th AAF Base Unit. During his service in the AAF he was awarded the American Service Medal and the Asiatic-Pacific Service Medal.
Following discharge in 1945, he returned to Manasquan where he was engaged in construction with his father until the family moved to West Palm Beach, FL.
In 1976 Roy moved to Lewes and was employed at Beebe Hospital until retirement in 1987. He was a member of Groome United Methodist Church, Lewes. He will be remembered fondly by his family and many acquaintances for his friendly smile and special greeting, "Hi, Sport, how's your motor running?"
In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his brother, Harold "Buck" Thompson of Rehoboth Beach, and his niece, Kathi Thompson Booth of Georgetown. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Joan Marshall Thompson of Rehoboth Beach, and his niece, Shelly Thompson Sposato and husband Fred of Milton. He is also survived by seven great-nieces and nephews: William "Buck" Booth, Meg Booth Lawson and husband Cliff, Allisa Booth, Mark Booth, Spencer Booth, Marshall Owings, Casey Owings, and great-great-nephew Case Louis Lawson.
A Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 17, 7:00 P.M. at Groome United Methodist Church, Savannah Road and Dewey Avenue, Lewes, DE. Burial will be private at Atlantic View Cemetery, Manasquan, NJ.
Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes, DE.
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