Ronald E. Thompson

COOLIDGE - Ronald E. "Dusty" Thompson, 63, of Coolidge died Nov. 2, 2008 at RTA Hospice House.

Mr. Thompson was born June 15, 1945 in Zanesville, Ohio, and was a son of Andrew N. and Betty M. Thompson. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and served on the USS Randolph. He worked as a driver and did Old West re-enactment throughout the country. He enjoyed woodworking and was a member of Masons, Jaycees, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survivors include his wife, Stephanie; a daughter, Darla Franklin of Lexington, N.C.; four sons, Danny Thompson of Warsaw, Mo., Michael Thompson of Coolidge, Justin McCoy of Gore, Okla., and Chris Schaar of Texas; a sister, Patricia Thompson of Marietta, Ohio; a brother, Michael Thompson of Marietta; and 10 grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice Charitable Fund of Central Arizona, 1675 E. Monument Plaza Drive, Casa Grande, AZ 85222.

J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud The Gardens Chapel was in charge of arrangements.