Charles Daniel ‘Joe’ Thompson

He was born Saturday, July 17, 1954, at Bangor, Massachusetts, a son of the late Henry Olin Thompson Sr. and Carol Jean Foster Thompson.

On Feb. 22, 1982, at Parsons, West Virginia, he was married to the former Marilyn Crites, who preceded him in death Dec. 29, 2024.

Surviving are one brother, Foster Allen Thompson of Parsons; and several nieces and

nephews.

Preceding him in death are one brother, Henry Olin Thompson Jr.; and one sister, Patricia Ann Bright.

He was a graduate of Parsons High School with the class of 1974.

Joe joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in Dover, Delaware, and Spang Germany.

In 1987, he enlisted and worked in Advanced Culinary Arts with the United States Army. He was a military history enthusiast and enjoyed talking with people, telling military stories. Joe was a very interesting and compassionate man, who will be missed.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon.

Mr. Thompson will then be moved to the Parsons City Cemetery for a graveside service, where the WV Army Honor Guard and the Tucker County Veterans Assoc. will conduct full military honors.

The Rev. James Snyder will officiate and interment will follow.

The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is honored to be in charge of the arrangements for Charles Daniel “Joe” Thompson.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.