Canton- Kenneth L. Thompson, 81, of Canton, passed away at 9:08 AM Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at his residence.
Kenneth was born in Astoria on March 20, 1934 to Maurice L. and Elsie V. (Smith) Thompson.
He first married Shirley A. McClure in Donaldson, IA, July 12, 1952. she preceded him in death on November 22, 2005. He then married Joyce Green in Lewistown, October 8, 2008. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Debra K. Danner, of Canton; three grandchildren, Cherra (Brian) Hughes, Wes (Nicole) Danner, and Jared Danner; two great-grandchildren, Keifer (Rose) Hughes and Trey Hughes; and three great-great grandchildren; Aubrey Sartin, Jace Hughes, and Gavin Hughes.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kenneth Johnson Jr.; and three brothers, Dale, Maurice, and Richard.
He worked at Caterpillar as a welder, retiring after 30 years of service. He was also a lifelong farmer.
He was a Mason for over 50 years.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2015 at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton. Reverend Jim Menne will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2015. Masonic rights will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Fiatt Cemetery, rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Masonic Charities.
To view Kenneth’s memorial DVD please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
Kenneth was born in Astoria on March 20, 1934 to Maurice L. and Elsie V. (Smith) Thompson.
He first married Shirley A. McClure in Donaldson, IA, July 12, 1952. she preceded him in death on November 22, 2005. He then married Joyce Green in Lewistown, October 8, 2008. She survives.
Also surviving are one daughter, Debra K. Danner, of Canton; three grandchildren, Cherra (Brian) Hughes, Wes (Nicole) Danner, and Jared Danner; two great-grandchildren, Keifer (Rose) Hughes and Trey Hughes; and three great-great grandchildren; Aubrey Sartin, Jace Hughes, and Gavin Hughes.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kenneth Johnson Jr.; and three brothers, Dale, Maurice, and Richard.
He worked at Caterpillar as a welder, retiring after 30 years of service. He was also a lifelong farmer.
He was a Mason for over 50 years.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2015 at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, Canton. Reverend Jim Menne will officiate. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2015. Masonic rights will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM. Burial will be in Fiatt Cemetery, rural Canton.
Memorials may be made to Illinois Masonic Charities.
To view Kenneth’s memorial DVD please visit www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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