Donald M. Thompson 1947-2020

Donald was born Oct. 26, 1947, in Youngstown, the son of Donald and Patricia Moran Thompson.

A graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School, he later graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Donald served our country in the Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart.

Mr. Thompson worked most of his career as a manager in the grocery and restaurant industry. He most recently worked as a salesman for Stadium Lincoln Mercury in Boardman before retiring.

Donald loved fishing, competing in bass tournaments. He was also a member of the “Lil’ Bassers” fishing club.

He is survived by a daughter, Erin Thompson of Santa Cruz, Calif.; two sons; Ryan (fiancee, Miranda) Thompson of Newton Falls and Brad (Julie) Thompson of Rochester Hills, Mich.; and three grandchildren, Nathan, Evan and Harper Thompson.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Norbert Thompson.

Private family services were held at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel.

The family has requested that material tributes take the form of donations to Disabled Veterans Charities (https://dvcstores.com/donate) in Donald’s memory.

He will be laid to rest in Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman.

Professional arrangements are by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, North Jackson Chapel. This tribute may be viewed and condolences sent to www.higgins-reardon.com.

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