LeRoy F. Thompson
July 03, 2014
LeRoy F. Thompson, age 81, died July 3, 2014 in Indianola Iowa. He was born April 18, 1933 to Thomas and Loretta Thompson in Des Moines Iowa.
LeRoy served in the US Marine Corp. and retired as a conductor for the Chicago Northwestern Railroad after 38 years.
He enjoyed family time, especially his grandchildren and his great grandchildren, fishing and hunting, his pit bulls, “Pugs” and “Popeye”, and his accomplishment as a Golden Gloves Champion.
LeRoy is survived by his daughters, Pam (Kelly) Grandstaff, Marcia Kuhn, Betsy Showers and Rhonda (Lynn) Morrow; nine grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; sister, Helen Gorla; and brother, James Thompson. He is preceded by his parents; wife, Joyce; brother, Tommy Thompson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines. Burial will follow the service at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will occur Monday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Redfield American Legion.
Online condolences may be left at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Garry Davis, Tonya, Elaine, and Beverly
07/07/2014
Thinking of you. Leroy and Joyce were great neighbors....
Kelliegh Weir
07/06/2014
Words can not express the grief we feel for the loss of you. You were an amazing Grandfather and man. I will be forever grateful for how much you helped me raise Wesley. You put your heart and soul in that boy and it shows everyday. I know you were tired, and I know you were ready. I don't think we ever could be ready for this day. We love you so very much Grandpa give Grandma kisses from us.
Ted Gilliam
07/03/2014
I remember you as a kind, dignified, and respected man. I am sad that after all these years I won't get to see you again. You were a great Uncle.
Jason Gilliam
07/03/2014
When I was a kid, you were really nice to me. A great Uncle. Thank You.