Keith A. Thompson age 78 of Hastings, passed away Friday October 1, 2010 at Laurels of Sandy Creek in Wayland. Keith was born February 27, 1932 in Grand Rapids, MI. the son of Albert and Doris (Sinclair) Thompson. He graduated from Caledonia High School in 1950. He worked at the Attwood Corp. in Lowell and retired in 1994. He served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1955. Keith was a life member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed buying and selling John Deere Tractors, and loved the out of doors especially in the fall, he was an avid deer hunter. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Leon V. and Lloyd E. Thompson. he is survived by his sister Jean Ridenour of Dorr, MI.,and a brother Dennis Thompson of Middleville. A memorial service will be held Friday October 8, 2010 at 11:00AM at the Alaska Community Of Christ Church , 8146 68th St. SE Alto, MI. The family will gather at 10:30 AM. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Please visit our web page to leave a message or memory to the family. (girrbachfuneralhome.net).