Ronald E. Thompson, 79, of 73 Rutherford Run, Bradford, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at UPMC Williamsport.
Ronald was born in Wellsville, NY on January 30, 1944, he was a son of the late Howard E. and Marjorie "Marge" J (Cook) Thompson. He was a 1962 graduate of Bradford Area High School, and a graduate of Williamsport Technical Institute, with a degree in Drafting.
On June 29, 1963, in West Branch Evangelical United Brethren Church, he married Gail Ann (Smith) Thompson who survives.
On March 5, 1968, he was drafted into the United States Army. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and an expert with the M-14. He was honorably discharged February 24, 1970.
Ron was formerly employed at Witco Kendall and retired from Pitt Corning in Port Allegany.
He was a member of the Bradford Union Lodge 749 F&AM, the Coudersport Consistory, and loved to build things and was a jack of all trades.
Surviving in addition to his wife Gail, of 60 years, is one son, Craig (Trisha) Thompson, of Fairview, four grandchildren, Angela (Dakota) Griffiths, Megan (Kaleb) Kerr, Steven Hoch, Amanda Hoch, one sister, Sharon (Dave) Cullen, of Limestone NY, and one brother, Jack (Marion) Thompson, of Aliquippa, one sister-in-law Shelley (Edward) Wright, of Bradford, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Captain Bradley J. Thompson, who died October 20, 2006, one grandson Andrew Hoch, and one brother Donald Thompson.
Family will receive friends on Saturday October 21, 2023, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Masonic Temple on South Avenue, at 11:00 am funeral services will be held with Pastor Zoey Hatcher, of the Open Arms Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the McKean County SPCA, or a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com