Obituaries, October 6, 2023
Richard Bryant Ellis Jr.
Richard Bryant Ellis Jr., age 88, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023.
A celebration of life for Richard will be held Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A committal service will occur Saturday, October 14, 2023, West, Mississippi.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Ellis family.
Gerald “Gary” Lee Thompson
Gerald “Gary” Lee Thompson of Russiaville, Ind. April 4, 1954 – October 3, 2023.
Gary passed peacefully surrounded by his wife Sandy Thompson, and family after battling cancer. Gary was born in Kokomo, IN on April 4, 1954, to William and Gloria (Roberts) Thompson.
After graduating Kokomo High School in 1972 he began working at Chrysler where he retired after 35 years of service. While at Chrysler, Gary held the positions of Chief Union Steward and Health & Safety Representative.
In his younger days Gary enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, fast pitch softball, bowling and being with friends. Baseball and Softball teams he played for include Salvation Army (2 yrs.), and Punchy’s Radiator (9 yrs.) where the team was inducted into the Indiana Softball Hall of Fame in 2015. Basketball leagues Gary participated in include the Kokomo City League and UAW Local 685. Gary was well-known in his hometown of Kokomo from attending his son’s sporting events and supporting local teams. Additional activities that Gary frequently participated include fishing, bowling, cards, riding his Harley, and Tiger Woods PGA 2004 where he handed out and received weekly beatings from his lifelong best friends.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents William and Gloria Thompson, maternal and paternal grandparents, mother and father-in-law Murline McGough and Jerry Hopkins, brother Delbert Parham. Gary leaves behind his wife Sandy (Marini) Thompson, sons Casey Thompson (Michele Thompson), Scotty Marini, grandchildren Alexis Marini, Jacey Lowe, Nicholas Taylor (Morgan), great grandchildren Lucas, Lorelei, Emmie. Siblings William (Rita), Kim Hulben (Stan), Dave (Trish Potts), Kelly Hall (Charlie), best friend/ brothers Mike Evans (Sheila), Howard Birdsong, Tim Glassburn (Sandy), Mike Harrison (Debbie).
Special thanks given to Trish Potts, Gloria and Frank Ireland, Southern Care Hospice for the love and care given during his battle.
There will be a celebration of life on October 14, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at UAW Local 685, 929 E. Hoffer St. Kokomo, IN 46902.
Andrew Harner
Services for Andrew are pending at this time. Contributions are being accepted to help cover the cost of arrangements. Any amount you are able to contribute is greatly appreciated.