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Wilfred Thompson
Visitation: Wednesday, June 3, 2009 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 North Montgomery Street Spencer, IN 47460 Visitation: Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM New Hope Baptist Church Spencer, IN Service: Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:00 AM New Hope Babtist Church Spencer, IN	VIEW/SEND CONDOLENCES
WEST & PARRISH & PEDIGO FUNERAL HOME 105 N. MONTGOMERY ST. SPENCER, IN 47460 812-829-2791 812-829-8812 (FAX) Wilfred I. Thompson, 90, of Spencer, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2009, at his residence. He was born October 30, 1918 in Owen County to Henry A. and Ethel Kathleen (Franklin) Thompson. He graduated from Freedom High School in 1936. Mr. Thompson went on to serve in the United States Army during World War II where he served as a Communications Chief and a Master Sergeant of the 543rd Engineering Corps. He received four bronze stars, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and the Meritorious Unit Award for his actions in the service in Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, and the Philippines. He worked as a farmer. Wilfred was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he rang the bell each Sunday, and the bell could be heard Sunday at the house as the family gathered after his passing. He was also a member of the Spencer VFW, Spencer American Legion, the Spencer Masonic Lodge, and the Terre Haute Scottish Rite. He appreciated life and found joy in his home, friends and especially his wife and family. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Beulah (Sharr), daughter Gloria Figg (Nolan) of Spencer, three grandchildren, Heather Blitz (B.J.), Heidi Riddle (Jason), and Andy Figg (Sara), and four great-grandchildren Isaac, Alex, and Ethan Riddle, and Adalyn Figg. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Clement, and a son Terry Thompson. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Thursday, June 4, 2009 at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Dixon and Rev. Charles Tinsley will be officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery with Military Rites given by the Spencer VFW and American Legion. Friends may call from 4-8 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home and 9-10 AM Thursday at the church. A Masonic service will be held at 7 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Baptist Church or Bloomington Hospice.