Joseph W.

Thompson

Joseph W. Thompson son of the late Fannie Conway Thompson and Lewis Thompson was born at Round Springs, Missouri, on June 2, 1922. He departed this life at Salem Memorial District Hospital in Salem, on September 27, 2011, having attained the age of 89 years, three months and 25 days.

On November 27, 1948 in Salem, Missouri, Joseph was united in marriage to Rose Reed; she preceded him in death on August 5, 2009. Joseph was a member of the Bunker Assembly of God Church. He enjoyed going to Parker's service station to loaf and visit with friends. He was a wonderful husband and father he was always there for any need his family had. Joseph's greatest joy was spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one son, Donald Reed, infant twin daughters, two brothers, Delmar and Charley Thompson, four sisters, Martha Freeman, Hazel Thompson, Goldie Quick and Easter Willis, one grandchild and two great-grandchildren.

Joseph is survived by two daughters, Betty Wisdom and husband Denver of Bunker, Rosemary Ritter of Bunker, seven grandchildren, Mel and Linda Ritter of Bunker, Melba and David Headrick of Bunker, Tricha and Rod Williams of Bunker, J.R. and Tasha Wisdom of Centerville, Mary Ann and Toby Latham of Rolla, Donna Reed of Bunker, Melissa and Paul Wood of Newburg, MO, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren as well as a host of nieces and nephews who will deeply mourn his passing.



Visitation: Thursday, September 29th 5 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker

Funeral Services: Friday, September 30th at 3 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker

Minister: Brent Reed


Burial: Chatman Cemetery

Pallbearers: J.R. Wisdom, Rod Williams, Brad Quick, Ronnie Thompson, Mel Ritter and Dennis Parker.

Honorary Pallbearers: Wayne Parker, Bob Quick, Jerry Quick and Charles Thompson.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, MO