Ernest Wayne

Thompson

THOMPSON, Earnest Wayne (Papa), formerly of Salem, MO, Tuesday, September 29, 2009. Beloved husband of the late Rae Jean Thompson (nee Bowen); dear father of Terry (Sheri) Thompson, James (Shirley) Thompson, Wendi (Bill) Martin, Cindy (Randy) Boling & Tammie Cleavelin; grandfather of 12 & great-grandfather of 6; brother of Don (Janet) Thompson, Stan Thompson, Mabel (Russell) Weller & Thelma Chappell. He will be missed by family, friends & all that knew him.
Wayne was a U.S. Army veteran proudly serving his country in WWII where he was assigned to Co. "I" 309th Infantry. He fought in the Rhineland GO 40 WD 45, Ardennes GO 33 WD 45 & Central Europe G6 40 WD 45 campaigns. His personal decorations include the Purple Heart. In the fall of 2008, Wayne was honored with his 50 year pin from the Carpenters District Council. He was very proud of his many years of service during the building of The Country Club at the Legends in Eureka, MO. Wayne had an unrelenting work ethic & a kind, generous, loving heart. Services: Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home – Eureka, 108 N. Central Ave., Wednesday 5-8pm & at McSpadden Funeral Home, Thursday, 10am until time of service. Funeral service at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO, Thursday 1:00pm. Interment Bay Cemetery. If desired, contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Wounded Warrior Project.