Ricky J. Thompson

Ricky J. Thompson, 65, of Ingalls, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers.  He was born August 7, 1955 in Indianapolis to Charles and Ihlia (Brinkman) Thompson.  Rick retired as a loader operator from Martin Marietta on January 1, 2020 after 40 years’ service.  He was a member of Teamsters Local #135, had been a Cub Scout Leader, a volunteer fireman with the City of Lawrence and a member of the Lions Club.  Rick enjoyed volleyball, camping, fishing, horseshows, poker, cold beer and anything outdoors, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and his 5 grandsons.

Rick is survived by wife Deborah (Beeler) Thompson, whom he married October 27, 1978, daughter: Elizabeth (Steffen) Null; son: Ricky Jr. (Briana) Thompson; grandsons: Austin, Owen and Rylan Null as well as Jack and Connor Thompson; brothers: Mike and Scott Thompson, Kevin (Elaine) Richardson; sister: Judy (Jack) Wiseman; brother-in-law: Mike Beeler; sister-in-law: Nancy Lakey and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Jim, Tom and Ron Thompson and nephews Jimmie and Eddie Thompson.

A service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Fortville Church of the Nazarene 701 S. Maple Street, Fortville.. Friends may call on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at the church from 11:00 am until the time of service.  As a reminder, masks are required in public indoor spaces and please practice social distancing.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hancock County Humane Society 214 E. Main St, Greenfield, IN 46140To share memories and online condolences with Rick’s family, please visit www.sealsfuneralhome.com

Please note the place of the services has been changed to the Fortville Church of the Nazarene 701 S. Maple Street Fortville, IN 46040.

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