Thomas Winn Thompson

He honorably served in the US Army, during the Vietnam War. Tom was also in the National Guard. He married Gloria "Jean" Brock on August 5, 1972. Tom worked at Bradford-White in Middleville for 10 years and Ferrellgas of Lowell for 23 years.

Tom was a NASCAR fan. He enjoyed watching the races on TV and at the track, whenever he got the chance. Tom enjoyed helping his son work on his race cars and watching him race them at the I-96 Speedway. Tom was a Detroit Lions fan. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, shooting pool and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister-in-law, Jean Thompson of Goshen, Indiana and grandparents: Arthur & Amelia Moore of Freeport and Henry and Clara Thompson.

Tom is survived by his wife, Gloria (Jean) of Hastings; sons: Frank (Sequoyah Rabbers) Thompson of Hastings, Jason (J'Amy) Thompson of Middleville; daughter, Shelly (JC) Keeler of Hastings; granddaughters: Ashley, Chelsea, Katie, Maycee and Briana; grandsons: Timothie, Kodee and Draven; brother, Dennis Thompson of Goshen, IN; sisters: Ellen (Keith) Near of Hastings; Karen (Rick) Pennington of Freeport, several nieces and nephews, several great nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Memorial Contributions:
In Lieu of Flowers, to the family to help cover final expenses

Visitation:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
328 S. Broadway
Hastings, MI 49058

Funeral Service with full military honors:
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 @ 1:00 pm
Girrbach Funeral Home
Pastor Susan Olson, officiating

Burial at a later date:
Freeport Cemetery
Freeport, MI