Bruce Judson Thompson, Sr.'s Obituary
Bruce Judson Thompson, Sr., age 73, of Brazil, IN formerly of Casey, IL passed away at 12:31 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Gibson Center for Hospice Care, Terre Haute, IN. He was born October 5, 1951 in Atlanta, GA the son of George W. Thompson and Addie Lourine (Ham) Thompson. On June 18, 1970 he married Mary Lou Ulrey in Casey, IL.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Mary Lou Thompson of Brazil, IN; sons, John Wesley Thompson (Cathy) of New Goshen, IN and Bruce Judson Thompson, Jr. of Jamestown, NC; grandchildren, Sean Thompson, Sydney Carlene Orndorff (Elle), Stephanie Thompson and Kaylee Thompson; great grandsons, James Thompson and Ruben Thompson; sisters, Nancy Ingrum (Bill) of Paris, IL; Patty McNurlan (Bill) of Casey, IL and Judy Haumesser (Brad) of MS; uncle, Jud Ham (Dinah) of Charleston, WV, several nephews and nieces, great nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Mary Kathleen; sister, Donna Rock and father and mother in law, John and Freda Ulrey.
Bruce was a 1969 graduate of Casey High School and continued his education at Lake Land College. He worked for Trailmobile in Charleston, IL for 20 years and Great Dane in Brazil, IN until his retirement. He was a member of the Freedom Church. Bluegrass music was his passion anyplace he could find it. Bruce loved his family; he was extremely proud of his sons and grandchildren for their accomplishments in life. When not with his family, he could be found with the wind in his face and maybe a little rain on his shoulders leading his friends down the backroads of Illinois and Indiana, always looking for new adventures and ending with a burger at Moonshine.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Markwell Funeral Home with Brother Brad Haumesser officiating. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. prior to the service on Friday at Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle, or post photos, please visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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