Ted R. Thompson
1931-2007

Ted R. Thompson, 76, of Flatwoods, husband of Lois Damron Thompson, died Thursday at his residence.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Preston Family Funeral Home in Ashland. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

(The Daily Independent, Ashland, KY, 30 Nov 2007 - courtesy of Tedd Cocker)

Ted R. Thompson, 76, of Flatwoods, husband of Lois Damron Thompson, died at his home Thursday evening following a sudden illness.

Ted was born July 23, 1931, in Boyd County, a son of the late Delbert and Magdalene Carter Thompson. He was a retired Staff Sergeant with the U. S. Army, serving during the Korean Conflict and in Viet Nam, receiving the Bronze Star. Ted had a love for music and the outdoors. His hobby was his guitar repair shop known to many as the "Pickin' Parlor." Ted also served on the Board of Directors of the North Eastern Kentucky Fish and Game Association and was Past Chairman of the trap division.

He also was preceded in death by a brother, John David Thompson.

Surviving, in addition to his loving wife, Lois, include one son, Rob Thompson of Ashland; a brother, Roy Thompson and wife Ellen, of Maryville, Tenn; and one granddaughter, Maria Thompson of Ashland.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Preston Family Funeral Home, by Pastor Bill Parker. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.prestonfamilyfuneralhome.com.

(The Daily Independent, Ashland, KY,  1 Dec 2007 - courtesy of Tedd Cocker)