Terry Thompson

Terry Charles Thompson
Of Des Moines, Iowa

Terry Thompson, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He was born on March 26, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. Terry married the love of his life, Darlene on June 26, 1976.

Terry was a jack of all trades who could fix about anything, he always kept himself busy with home projects. Terry took great pride in his work and was especially proud of his 1935 Dodge Coupe he restored. His work ethic and his natural mechanical ability showed.

In his free time, he also enjoyed travelling, hunting, fishing, and drawing. Terry loved to cook and was famously known as “The Grill Master” by others. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family and will be greatly missed.

He is lovingly survived by his wife Fay, daughter Tara Thompson, granddaughter Allison Rodgers, uncle Chuck (Betty) Samo, brothers-in-law Ron (Cindy) Kutchen and Bob (Le) James, and sister-in-law Sue Thompson.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents Mildred & Paul Thompson, son Chris Thompson, siblings Cindy Kutchen and Paul Thompson, Jr., parents-in-law Paul & Thelma James, and brothers-in-law Ray (Elle) James and Rich (Rose) James.

The family will greet friends from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2022 at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 NE Rising Sun Dr., Pleasant Hill. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 10, 2022 also, at the church followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery.

Those planning on an expression of sympathy, please direct your memorials to Rising Sun Church of Christ or John Stoddard Cancer Center.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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