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Obituary
Larry Benard Thompson,
77 of Huntington, WVa, went to his heavenly home Thursday, April 16, 2015 at
the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House. He was born September 17, 1937 , the
only son of Felix B. and Mary P. Thompson. He is survived by his wife Sylvia
Yost Thompson, his forever love, his best friend and confidant, his
daughters Lorraine (Lori) Jackson and Diana Gibson, and though he was
preceded in death by his beloved step-son Russell R. Yost, he remains in the
hearts of Randall M. Yost, Katharine M. Peterson (Mike) and Kelli S.
Brizendine (Tim). He leaves behind nine grandchildren, Gregory Thompson,
Katrina Lloyd, Chase, Brandon, and Amber Brizendine, Julian Jackson, Erica
Morrison, Niki Hackworth, and Stephen Peterson as well as four great
grandchildren. Also surviving are his three amazing sisters, Sharon
Nicholas, Marsha Stewart and Phyllis Wilcox. He also leaves behind many
nieces and nephews, along with countless friends. He graduated from HEHS in
1955 and proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years. He retired from
the U.S. Army Corps of engineers with a title of Architectural Technician
Sponsored by the National Professional Engineers Society. He was also a
Kentucky Colonel and an Admiral of the Cherry River Navy. His hobbies
included refinishing old furniture and buildings, restoring, and collecting
model cars. He brought his own perfectionist qualities to any project his
loved ones needed help in achieving. He has helped us all at some point
throughout his life and for that we are eternally grateful. He has taught
each of us how to love completely, look at the world differently, think
independently and live by faith and dignity. He is and will continue to be
loved as his legacy lives on in hopes that we can make him proud. We will be
honoring his life with visitation, Sunday, April 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m. at Reger Funeral Home. Pastor Ken Toler will lead funeral services
Monday April 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reger Funeral Chapel with graveside
services following at Spring Valley Memory Gardens.
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