Charles Michael "Mike" Thompson, 68, of Rising Sun, IN, passed away at 5:41 AM, Thursday, June 30th, at St. Elizabeth Edgewood, Edgewood, KY. Charles was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 26, 1953, a son of the late Lida (Mullikin) and Charles Edward Thompson. He was a graduate of the Rising Sun High School Class of 1971. On February 14, 1979, he was married to Renda (Murray). Mike was employed as a clerk for Krogers. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing the guitar, caring for his dogs, and spending time with his grandkids.
Mike is survived by wife Renda Thompson of Rising Sun, IN; son Jeremy Thompson (Krystal) of Rising Sun, IN; daughter Stacy Bell (Nicholas) of Rising Sun, IN; brother Heydon Thompson (Mary) of Cincinnati, OH; sister Evelyn Rowlett (Bill) of Greendale, IN; mother-in-law Margaret Murray of Rising Sun, IN; and grandchildren Shealyn Bell, Samara Bell, Joel Bell, Ruby Thompson, Gabrielle Thompson, Benjamin Thompson, Emma Thompson, and Jaston Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Michael "Shane" Thompson; brothers Fred Thompson, Edward Thompson, and Richard Thompson; and granddaughter Lauren Elizabeth Thompson.
A public graveside service will be held on Tuesday, July 5th, at 11:00 AM at the Rising Sun New Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Markland Funeral Home serving the family.
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