Richard Lee Thompson, Sr.
Richard Lee Thompson, Sr.
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Passed away Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Karmanos Cancer Center, age 69 years.
Richard was born in Saginaw, Michigan June 25, 1940 the son of the late Elon Victor and Mildred (St. Charles) Thompson. He married Sharon Fitzgerald October 9, 1965 and she survives him. Richard worked for General Motors for several years and farmed in the Burt area.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jeff (Sandie), Richard, Jr. (Pam) and Victor Thompson; three grandchildren, Richard, III, Kaycee and Kailey Thompson; a brother and three sisters.
Cremation has already taken place and no services are planned at this time.
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4480 Mackinaw Rd. Saginaw Township, Saginaw, MI 48603
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