David Frederick Thompson was born Saturday, July 21, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio .
he died Wednesday, August 24, 2011. his recorded age was 88.
he was a veteran .
THOMPSON David Frederick Thompson, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus, OH. David was born in Columbus, OH on July 21, 1923 to David Earl and Ethel Marie (Clements) Thompson. He was in the Coast Guard during WWII. Upon his discharge after the war he worked for Capital Mfg. Co. He later began his own business as a contractor and stone mason. He retired from White Westinghouse as a safety inspector. Besides being a good father he spent many hours volunteering his services to the Church of Christ in Westerville, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wonderful wife of sixty seven years, Eunice Genevieve (Metz) Thompson. They were married April 5, 1942, in Stratford, OH. Survivors include daughter, Anna Marie Earleywine of Wichita, KS; son, David Earl Thompson of Pataskala, OH; daughter, Ellen Jean Wolf of New York State. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Denise West of Tennessee, Stacia Lounsbury of Nebraska, Eric Wolf of Florida, Amber Hughes of Nebraska, and Kelly Whitsed of Columbus, OH. There are six great-grandchildren, and one on the way. He is also survived by favorite cousins, especially Carl Clements who was more like a brother than cousin. Family will receive friends Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High St. (1/2 mile south of I-270), where a funeral service will be held Thursday, September 1, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Christ in Pataskala, OH.