Ronald T. Thompson

Ronald “Ron” T. Thompson, 73, of Merriam, KS passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home. A visitation will be from 12:00pm - 1:00pm, Friday, September 3, 2021 with a service to start at 1:00pm at Amos Family Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be from 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Saturday, September 4, 2021 at the Ribbon Room, 11211 W 58th St, Shawnee, KS 66203.

Ron was born on March 28, 1948 to Taylor and Mabel (Rice) Thompson in Argentine, Kansas.

He graduated from Shawnee Mission North in 1966, served with distinction in Vietnam from August of 1968 to March of 1970 then after working for several golf courses he began a career as an equipment operator with Johnson County Wastewater until his retirement from the state of Kansas.
Ron loved nature and animals, feeding the birds. He loved nothing more than sitting on his porch and cooking for his daughter Ashley.

He was preceded in death by his parents Taylor and Mabel Thompson of Merriam, KS, niece Michele and sister Janice as well as his dog Sue.

Ron is survived by his wife of 24 years, Nancy Thompson, faithful dog Tux; children, Ashley Thompson of Belton, MO, Jessica Fallert of Olathe and Scott Thompson of Colorado; step-children, Veronica Atkinson, Elizabeth Wakefield of Overland Park, KS, Ric Loveless of Belton, Mo, Ali Bengfort of Shawnee, KS, Ronald Thompson; sister, Peggy Williams of California, her children Lynda, Stephen and Scott; many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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Events

Memorial Service

Start Date: September 3, 2021, 1:00 pm
End Date: September 3, 2021, 2:00 pm
Amos Family Funeral Home
10901 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5566

Memorial Visitation

Start Date: September 3, 2021, 12:00 pm
End Date: September 3, 2021, 1:00 pm
Amos Family Funeral Home
10901 Johnson Dr.
Shawnee, KS 66203
Phone: 913-631-5566

Visitation

Start Date: September 4, 2021, 12:00 pm
End Date: September 4, 2021, 4:00 pm
Ribbon Room
11211 W 58th Street
Shawnee, KS 66203