Bobby L. Thompson

Heaven gained an angel on Saturday, September 20, 2014 with the passing of Bobby L. Thompson. A celebration of his life will be 4:00 to 6:00 pm Sunday, December 21, 2014 with a memorial service at 6:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Kaufman officiating. Bobby was born December 5, 1936 to Harold and Bernitta in Harrisburg, Illinois. Bobby was retired from the Pipefitters Union Local 597. He leaves behind his loving wife of 56 years, Sharolyn (Graham); daughters, Karla Ripley of Sarasota, Florida, Dawn Thompson, and Bobbie (Chris) Reilly of Dallas, Texas, Terry Lyn Wilson (deceased) of Marseilles, Illinois; grandchildren, Casey and Jesse Navarro, Melissa Milton Mumaugh, Shane and Dustin Wilson, Maxx Thompson and Antoinette and Simone Reilly. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Community Food Basket at 519 W. Madison, Ottawa, IL 61350.