John N. Thompson, Jr.
John N. Thompson, Jr., 53 of Cochranville, passed away on January 5, 2022 under the care of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. He was the beloved husband of Rhonda L. (Thomas) Thompson, with whom he shared nearly 30 years of marriage.
Born in Jennersville, PA, John was the son of the late John N. Thompson, Sr and Lois L. (Mayberry) Thompson.
John was a 1988 graduate of Octorara Area School District. He worked as an industrial weed controller for Weeds, Inc. of Aston, Pa for 25 years. He attended Wesley Church, where he was involved in the Celebrate Recovery Program and was proud to have 14 years of sobriety.
John enjoyed hunting deer and fishing in the Octoraro Lake. John liked to cook and eat. He recently won the family wing off contest and was more than willing gloat to those who lost. He made a delicious coconut custard pie. John only owned Chevrolets, which mostly included Silverados and a 1973 Camaro. He was a fan of the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers.
He made nearly perfect mowing lines in his yard. He loved to make people laugh. And enjoyed his four-legged friends, "Jaxson" and "Opie".
In addition to Rhonda, John is survived by Courtney L. Mellinger, wife of Dustin of Milford Nebraska; one grandson on the way; and siblings, Eric S. Thompson, husband of Tammy, of Christiana, PA, and Kristin S. Merritt, wife of Sean of Stuart, FL.
The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with a viewing at the funeral home from 9 AM until 11 AM.
A private graveside service will be held at Cochranville United Methodist Cemetery.
In order to protect those at risk, please wear a face mask (regardless of vaccination status) and do your best to practice social distancing while at the funeral home.
To view the livestream of the service, click here: https://www.facebook.com/WildeFuneralHome/videos/615639366361135
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Sending my deepest condolences
I knew John for a short time while working at Weeds. I'm so sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences
I'm so sorry Rhonda. Prayers
I'm so sorry Rhonda. Prayers for you all.
Rhonda, Courtney, and family,
Rhonda, Courtney, and family, If love could of saved your precious John, he would still be here with you. Your love was beautiful ,and it showed. John, go rest high on that mountain, as Jesus wraps His loving arms around your family. I will always remember John as one of the good guys. I love you Rhonda , and I will sit with you in your profound loss. Joy will come in the morning, God promised.
You are in my thoughts and prayers
Rhonda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of John He was such a nice man and will be missed by all who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about
I’m so sorry to hear about the lost of a love one. My prayer to Ronda and family at this difficult time"🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So sorry for your loss. John
So sorry for your loss. John will be there to greet you in heaven. Praying for peace and love to surround you, Rhonda and Courtney. Elizabeth's sister...Pattie
On behalf of Kreider’s Market
On behalf of Kreider’s Market, we give our deepest sympathies to you all. John was a faithful customer almost every morning, Ryan knows him by what he ate! May God’s peace and comfort surround you.❤️🙏
Memories
Our times on the lake were some of greatest. I’m gonna miss you greatly my friend. Words can’t express…till we meet again
I’m so sorry. You and your
I’m so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers.
A true friend
Iv known John Rhonda since high school. John was one of my best friends we hunted fished and sometimes even got a bit drunk together. My entire family was very saddened and shocked. The memories I have with John and the stories I could tell would have us both laughing. He was a awesome man and a awesome friend that would drop what he was doing and be there for you. I will greatly miss this man a true friend father husband and grandfather. Gods speed John..
Hugs
Dear Rhonda,
I am sorry for the loss of John. He will be your guiding light for the rest of your days.
Lots of Love,
Dené
Rhonda, So sorry for your
Rhonda, So sorry for your loss. My deepest Condolences.
Rhonda and Family ... What a
Rhonda and Family ... What a blessing it was to be able to watch the service for John while in my home in Georgia. Although I didn't know John (his mother-in-law is my cousin), my heart goes out to Rhonda and Courtney in the loss of their husband/father. I'm sending prayers for peace and comfort as they both continue to move on with their lives and adjust to their new normal, without John, while holding on to the wonderful memories they have of him. May God bless John's family at this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy To Rhonda & Family
I have known Rhonda and John since our high school years. He was such a great guy and you two made an awesome couple. I've enjoyed giving Rhonda a hard time over the years. I always said John was a Saint and husband of the year for dealing with Rhonda. Of course Rhonda would start yelling back right away. Lol. Our hearts break for your loss. It's hard for us all to wrap our heads around things like this but one day it be clear why things happen the way they do.
Condolences from the Groff Family!
Fly with the angles cousin,
Fly with the angles cousin, love you always,
A best friend
I am so sorry to hear your gone,we'known each other since kindergarten or earlier - especially since our families seemed to be intertwined.
We hunted and fished together
Got drunk together
You'd sometimes hide out at my house when your pops was drunk
I remember when we'd play wrestle - you were always Greg the hammer Valentine lol
We worked at asplundh together
I later hired you to your final job at weeds
I remember the times you I and the Mellott brothers camped out.
We did grow apart further in life ,but there were many years that we were BEST friends.
I love you buddy and i'll miss you
See you someday again