Raymond Thompson, Sr.

NEWTON FALLS - Raymond Thompson, Sr., 65, passed away on October 4, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness. He was born on July 13, 1948 in Niles, son of the late Claude and Nora (Adams) Thompson.

Raymond served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Auto Body Technician for auto dealerships in the area for over 40 years. Recently, he was employed as a laborer at Kraftmaid. He was a member of the Braceville United Methodist Church. He loved motorcycles & spending time with his family. To his grandchildren, he was the "Best Grandfather there ever was".

Memories of Raymond will be carried on by his wife, Britta (Letson), whom he married December 24, 1977; son, Raymond (Amy) Thompson, Jr. of Rapid City, SD; son, Daniel (Cindy) Douglas of Cortland; son, Thomas (Diana) Douglas of Corpus Christi, TX; daughter, Deanna (Eric) Zigler of Niles; 3 sisters; 9 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by 3 brothers.

Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 am on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Braceville United Methodist Church, Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Pastor Joan Purnell officiating. Full military honors will be presented after the service by the Trumbull County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions may be made to the Animal Welfare League, 545 Brunstetter Rd SW, Warren, OH 44481 or the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, c/o St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44501.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services, 271 North Park Avenue, Warren, OH 44481, 330-393-9621. Please visit www.McFarlandCares.com to view this obituary, send condolences and to order flowers.

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