William Russell Thompson

William Russell Thompson, of Dunkirk, MD, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, in Alexandria, VA. He was the beloved husband of the late Karen E. Thompson, who passed away in 2005. His parents were the late Doris Ellen and William Reginald Thompson. Bill worked for the Washington Post as a Journeyman Mailer from 1978 through 1997. He attended Central Technical School for three years. He really enjoyed daily trips to McDonalds for coffee, did traveling, liked the History channel and many sports. Bill was active in the Collington Masonic Lodge of Bowie, MD, and the Shriners. He had no immediate survivors, but is survived by a childhood friend Archie Begg from California, long-time friends Dan Lee, Gladys Lake, and his caregiver for the past two years, Glory Ross. Thanks are extended to the many neighbors and friends who helped Bill through the years. Interment at York Cemetery, Ontario, Canada will be at a later date. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of William Russell Thompson please visit our Sympathy Store.