WILMINGTON — Mr. Paul Anthony Thompson, 70, a former resident of Ohio, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at the Davis Community. He was born May 24, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, and spent the last 11 years of his life in Wilmington, N.C.
Following high school, Mr. Thompson served in the U.S. Air Force with a tour in Vietnam as a sergeant — combat air policeman. He received a Bronze service star, and a Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon.
After his proud service in the U.S. Air Force, Mr. Thompson was an entrepreneur in the beer and wine industry and owned a general store. He then worked for the city of Mansfield, Ohio, in various departments. Mr. Thompson was known for his infectious laugh and sense of humor.
Surviving are his children, John Thompson of Mansfield, Ohio, Suzanne Dilworth, and her husband, Shayne, of Tijeras, N.M., Casey Thompson, and his wife, Jennifer, of Wilmington, N.C., and Richard Madden of Dover, Del.; sister, Elaine Kutsch, and her husband, Larry, of Milford, Mich.; nephews, Brian and David Kutsch; and grandchildren, Brianna Madden and Paige Dilworth.
Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Phyllis Thompson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 6, at Andrews Mortuary, 1617 Market St., Wilmington. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 8, at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Rob Hamilton officiating. Following the service, interment with military honors will be held in Oakdale Cemetery, 520 North 15th St., Wilmington.
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