Ronald Eugene Thompson Obituary (1931 - 2020)

Ronald Eugene Thompson, 89, of Naples, Florida formerly of Minneapolis, passed away on December 27th, 2020 peacefully at home under hospice care after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George E Thompson IV and Margaret Hammes on September 1, 1931. He was a Korean War Veteran serving in the Army from 1949-1953. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Mexico City College December 1959. He worked as a general manager for Revlon and later as a sales manager for Max Factor before becoming an owner-operator of a commercial industrial company in Orange County, CA. He was involved in the Shriner organization and was an active member of the Freemasons. He had an affinity for languages, loved to travel, was passionate about genealogy and enjoyed puzzles. Ronald is preceded in death by his father, George E Thompson, IV, his mother, Margaret Thompson, brothers George Thompson and John Thompson. Ronald is survived by his loving wife, Bobbie Thompson, Naples, FL, sisters, Marjorie Douville of St Louis Park, MN and Barbara Samson, Prior Lake, MN. He is also survived by many nephews, nieces and extended family. Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm SATURDAY June 26, 2021 at LAKEWOOD CEMETERY CHAPEL, 3600 Hennepin Ave. So., Minneapolis. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Avow Hospice, Naples, FL. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all those who lovingly participated in his care.