William Richard

Thompson

Beloved uncle of Rich and Julie (nee: Thompson) Black, William Richard Thompson, of Warrenton, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia, MO. He was born on May 5, 1948 in St. Louis, MO. William had reached the age of 72 years 6 months and 1 day.

William served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War . He grew up in New Melle, MO., where he played baseball as a kid. As an adult, he enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball in St. Charles and also coached in the Special Olympics. William was dedicated to supporting the Wounded Warrior Project, St. Jude's Children's Hospital and Special Olympics. William had a very special relationship with his Service Dog, "Scout", whom he loved very much.

William Thompson was preceded in death by his parents; Charles Norton and Charlotte (nee: Mueller) Thompson, one sister; Sharon Buhr and her husband Thomas Buhr, one sister in-law; Elizabeth "Betty" Thompson. Grateful for having shared in his life are his children; Craig Thompson and Richard Thompson, one brother; Charles Russell Thompson, one sister; Nancy (nee: Thompson)Ginnever and husband Joe, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great great nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

The family of William Richard Thompson will be celebrating his life on Friday, November 20, 2020 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. The Celebration Service will begin at 1:00 PM also at the funeral home. At the conclusion of the service, full military honors will be provided. Memorial donations are preferred to the Warren County Handicap Services, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net