Elige Thompson, Sr. 73, Warsaw, went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:36 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on Dec. 19, 1946, in Prestonsburg, Ky. to Ethel (Hibbins) Thompson and Phil Thompson. He was married to Geraldine (Burkett) Thompson and she passed away on Jan. 5, 1993. Elige re-married on July 5, 1997, to Roberta (Hunter) Thompson, who survives.
Elige worked at R&S Body shop in Allen, Ky. before moving to Indiana from Prestonsburg, Ky. He had been a resident of Kosciusko County, for the past 32 years. Elige had worked for many years at Maple Leaf Farms in Milford, and later at Contech in Pierceton, before retiring. He loved the simple things in life, sitting in his recliner watching T.V., eating a good meal, he loved to hunt, and do woodworking projects. One of his favorite caps said it all, Born to Hunt but Forced to Work! He especially loved his dogs, Molly and Buster, those dogs were very much loved and could always count on Elige petting them and giving them a treat and a hug. He loved going to church with his wife, Roberta at God’s Highway to Heaven Church in Warsaw. He always had a good time when they would attend the All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast’s at the church on various Saturday’s and attending different revivals over the years. He will be dearly missed by his friends, family and his church family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Roberta Thompson, Warsaw; and his daughter: Robin Thompson, Bolivar, Mo. He also leaves behind a special sister and brother-in-law: Mae (Donnie) Jarrell, Prestonsburg, Ky.; two sisters: Phyllis (Kevin) Sherman; Edith Marsillett, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; two brothers: Bill Monroe Thompson and Darvin (Connie) Thompson, both of Prestonsburg, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Elige “J.R.” Thompson, Jr. who died June 25, 2008 and his daughter, Michell Evans, who passed away on December 22, 2017.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw. Elige’s life will be celebrated at 1 p.m. following visitation at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor Bob and Tanya Brown. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery of Warsaw, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, 225 Argonne Road, Warsaw, IN 46580 to go towards his funeral expenses and would be very much appreciated by the family.
Online condolences may be sent through the funeral home’s website at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.