Merle F. Thompson
October 2, 1932 - April 30, 2016
Merle F. Thompson, 83, of Butler, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice. He was born October 2, 1932 in Butler, the son of the late Jesse Thompson and Mary (Young) Thompson. Merle enjoyed farming, hunting and spending time with his family. He was a member of Muddy Creek Evangelical Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Sylvia (Foulk) Thompson whom he married November 2, 1957; his daughter, Lisa (Charles) Smith and his son, Ronald E. (Cindy) Thompson, all of Butler, 4 grandchildren, Amber Thompson of Virginia, Amy (Chris) Foster of Ohio, Clayton (Kait) Smith of Butler and Haley Smith of North Carolina, a great-granddaughter, Norah Foster and a great grandson, Hudson Smith; 2 step granddaughters, Danielle Suwalski and Emily Suwalski , both of Allison Park. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margaret "Peg" Cupec. Friends will be received at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Tuesday, May 3rd from 2-4 6 PM until the time of the service at 8 PM with Rev. Matt Kail officiating. Interment in Muddy Creek Presbyterian Cemetery.
Merle F. Thompson, 83, of Butler, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the VNA Inpatient Hospice. He was born October 2, 1932 in Butler, the son of the late Jesse Thompson and Mary (Young) Thompson. Merle enjoyed farming, hunting and spending... View Obituary & Service Information