Lonny Dale Thompson, age 64 of Salem, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at 5:10 pm in his residence.
Born January 21, 1952 in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Walter Rodman and Lorene Bearl (Smith) Thompson.
He worked for 25 years at the old Kimball Office Furniture Borden Division and he retired from GKN Sinter Metals in 2012 after 13 years. He served in the Armed Forces as a Spec 4 in the Indiana National Guard, had been a life resident of Washington County and was a 1970 graduate of Easter High School.
Lonny married January 21, 1989 to Judy Carol (Noland) Thompson, who survives.
Also surviving are: 2 Daughters: Teresa Lynn Thompson, Sellersburg and Nicole LaDale Thompson, New Albany; 3 Sons: Walter Rodman Thompson, Georgetown, Jeremy Dean Tichenor, Killeen, Texas and Cory Brandon Tichenor, Temecula, California; 1 Sister: Sue Sullivan, Salem; 1 Brother: Mark Edward Thompson, Pekin; His aunt: Jeanie Little and 11 grandchildren: Lydia, Benjamin, Brady, Levi, Ezekiel, Ava, Ella, Ivy, Oak, Nico, Alysa. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Larry, Rodney and Paul Thompson.
Funeral Service: 11:00 am Tuesday at Dawalt Funeral Home with David Nesmith officiating.
Visitation: 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 9 am Tuesday.
Memorial Contributions: Phi Beta Psi Cancer Research Program C/O Villa Humphrey 205 Jackson Street Salem, Indiana 47167.
