Joseph Wilson Thompson, Sr., 75, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away surrounded by his loving family on February 15, 2014 at his residence. Joseph was the loving son of the late Joseph Zachary and Catherine Russell Thompson.

Joseph was the loving husband of the late Elizabeth Garner Thompson, and who preceded him in death on February 22, 1999.

Joseph is survived by his children: Catherine Hoffman of Huntingtown, MD, Brenda Lyon of Leonardtown, MD, Joseph Thompson, Jr., Joyce Obier, and Eddie Thompson all of Mechanicsville, MD. Brothers; David Thompson, of Mechanicsville, MD, James Thompson of Seventh District, MD, 13 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his brother Leroy Thompson.

Joseph served in the United States Air Force from March, 1957 to July, 1961. Joseph worked was a Heavy equipment operator.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Father Keith Woods officiating. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Morganza, MD.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.