Robert Thompson

PNCM Robert W. Thompson, USN Ret., 75, of Clearwater, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at Kindred Hospital St. Petersburg.

Robert, affectionately known as Bob, was born July 28, 1933 in Washington, DC, to the late Joel and Annie Thompson. Bob was a retired Master Chief Personnelman E9 in the US Navy. Married November 24, 1955,

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Betty Jean Thompson; three children: son, Scott D. Thompson and wife, Liann of Tampa, FL; two daughters, Sandra A. Morawski and husband, Mark of Bloomfield, CT and Robin L. Thompson and husband, Mark Tollett of Clearwater; a sister, Shirley Parker and husband, Russ of SC; sister-in-laws, Nellie Thompson of WV and Billie Kirtz and husband, Jim of VA; six grandchildren: Shannon Davis of NY, Sean Davis US Army of AZ, Amanda and Brian Graninger of VA, and Stephanie and Mary Cathryn Tollett of FL. Bob was also survived by his two little buddies, LuLUu and Chanil, both whom brought him much joy in the last decade of his life.

Bob who had worked mostly as a Realtor after his retirement from the Navy will be rememberd fondly for his wonderful sense of humor. He had a very special gift for making everyone around him smile. Bob was always the first to volunteer to help a friend in need and never did he meet anyone he did not think of as afriend. He leaves behind a great legacy of love and compassion. He was a wonderful Husband, Father and Grandfather. There ar no words to describe the emptiness all of our lives have now with him gone from us but we all know that last Thursday, Heaven became a much funnier place.

As per Bob’s request, there will be a private military service at sea.