Mr. George W. Thompson of Ashley, IL, departed
this life at St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, IL on
Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 12:18 AM. He had attained
the age of 79 years, 1 month and 21 days.
Mr. Thompson was born on June 8, 1931 at Ashley,
the son William and Mary (Dykstra) Thompson. He was
united in marriage to Hazel P. Udarholt of Ashley on
September 27, 1952 in Bluford, IL, and she survives
his passing.
George was a member of the United States Army and
worked for Illinois Central Railroad as a craneman
and stockman for 42 years until his retirement. He
was a member of Mt. Mariah Church in Centralia and
Lions Club in Ashley.
Left to mourn his passing is a son, Robert A.
Thompson and his wife Angela of Centralia; 3
grandsons, Adam Thompson and his wife Katie of Dix,
IL, Justin Thompson and his friend Nikki Brink of
Ashley and Kevin Thompson of Centralia; 1
granddaughter, Madison Hope Oltmann of Ashley; 1
brother, Berthal “Pete” Thompson and his wife Dorothy
of Marion, IL; 5 sisters, Lillie Mae White of Ashley,
Anna Ruth White of Centralia, Stella “Tootie” Wilson
of Woodlawn, IL, Helen Thrope of Mt. Vernon, IL and
Mary Douthit and husband Melvin of Mt. Vernon, IL;
nieces, nephews, other relation and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3
brothers, Joe, Raymond and John Thompson; and 2
sisters, Lucy Buehne and Jennie Schubach.
