Birth date: Jun 4, 1958 Death date: Apr 18, 2009
David G. Thompson, 50, of Decatur, died Saturday, April 18, 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am Thursday, April 23 in St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, with Rev. Rick Weltin, Celebrant. Visitation will be one hou Read Obituary
To Mr. and Mrs. Thompson and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. New York, NY US
To the family of Dave Thompson. I worked with Dave at Caterpillar on the small truck line for the last 3 yrs. He was definitely the best auditor we had and made sure you knew it! I was shocked to hear of his passing, and he will definitely be missed at Cat, he will be difficult to replace. May God give you comfort in this time of grief. Decatur, IL US
Dear Thompson Family, I, will miss Dave very much, I already do. I worked with Dave very closely at Cat for a little over two years. You couldnt ask for a more dedicated and helpful person. I can still hear his voice, can still see the way he walked. I never would have sucedded at my job if not for help from him. May God bless and confort you family during your loss. Lynn Miller and Family. Decatur, IL US
Bill, Virginia & family,We are so saddened at the loss of Dave. He will be deeply missed. From being the best man in Terry & I wedding to living with us for a while and the Great meals we cooked together. We always remained friends. May God grant you peace and strenght at this mournful time and wrap you tight in his love. Decatur, IL US
To the Thompson Family, saddened to hear of dave s passing, i vaugly remember him as i grew up in Decatur. May God bless you and keep you. Beeville, TX US
To David's family I am so sorry for you loss, Dave was a wonderful sweet man I met almost 3 yrs ago. He always had a kind, gentle and warm smile and hug for me and my friends in recovery. God bless you all and may the Lord comfort you during this time of grieving and send you strength to live this next year and remember all the good times…big hug and may love pour out and surround you, in Jesus name I pray, amen… Diana B. Bloomington, IL US
Bill, Virginia and family-May God lend you strength to endure.I will treasure the many memories of times with David, someone whom I called my good friend:-Stephen Decatur High School I graduated with the last class of 1975 at the "old" school-Throwing a football around with Dave & James on the red bricks of College Street-Playing softball together as "Outlaws" in the Decatur Recreation leagues-The blue Dodge van-Riding motorcycles together-"Pillsbury"-Making a great meal from very little when we roomed together a few times-Cookouts a Lincoln Homestead park-Getting silverfross rootbeer at Elam's then hanging out on summer days at Fairview park-Being at my daughter's 1st birthday party at my mother-in-law's house in Decatur in 1987-Coming down with my brother, Scott, to visit my family in south Florida-Stopping in the Burlington area for a visit and making dinner much to my wife Barbara's delight a few years agoDavid, we will miss you very much. I believe you knew how much it meant to me for you to call me "your friend". Burlington, NC US
Dear Bill, Virginia and the Thompson family….I am so very sorry to hear about your loss of David. I was so surprised in reading this in today's paper! I have missed seeing you all in church and I keep you in my prayers. I think of you often. I pray that God puts His loving arms around you and gives you His love, comfort and strength at this most difficult time. Love and prayers, Teri Ducy Decatur, IL US
To the Thompson Family:I was saddened to learn about the loss of David. He was a wonderful friend to the athletes and coaches of Special Olympics. He was always there and never waivered in his commitment to us. David will be remembered and missed by all of us. My condolences to all of you. Decatur, IL US
To The Thompson Family,We were deeply saddened when we heard the news of Big Dave's passing. He was a wonderful man and a friend to all. He will be greatly missed. May God grant you serenity and help you through this time of sorrow and ease the pain by knowing one day we will all meet again. Shelbyville, IL US
