Gary Lee Thompson, 82, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at home.  Born in Gnadenhutten, Ohio he was a son of the late William M. Thompson and Carolyn (Homan) Thompson.  Gary graduated from Dennison High School in Ohio, and then enlisted in the Navy Reserves.  He had worked at Montgomery Ward, Carson Perry and Scott Flooring, KOAS Sales and during his retirement he worked at Lowes.  Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, karaoke and was he was a talented wood carver.

Gary is survived by son, Jay (Jodie) Thompson; daughters, Candy (Mike) Bonanno and Jodi (Jerry) Bowser; brother, Bob (Helen) Thompson; sister, Pamela Armstrong; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great grandchildren; brother in law, Alan Garbrandt; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends, Gary (Barb) Nelson and Peg (Walt) Slack.

Gary was preceded in death by wife of 56 years, Sandra, on September 20, 2019; daughter, Dana Thompson; brother, William "Bill" (Cora) Thompson; and brother in law, Kenny Garbrandt.

Funeral Service is 1 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2020 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior. Officiating will be Pastor Rick Hawks.  Preferred memorial donations should be directed to the A.S.P.C.A. or Curly's Village Inn for the fundraising toward our furry friends.