Obituary for Earl L. Thompson Earl L. Thompson, 77, of Morris, passed away Friday May 4, 2018 in Morris. Born August 3, 1940 in Morris, he was the son of the late Gerhard and Adda (Jameson) Thompson. Earl was raised and educated in Morris. Earl had started his working career as a pipefitter but had to change directions due to an injury, and started a career as a barber. He graduated as a Barber Stylist from Joliet in 1980 and opened his own barber shop in a small room in the back of Clayton’s Tap. He also worked many years at the paper mill in Morris and retired from the Grundy County Home as Head of Maintenance. He was the youngest of 10 children and in his younger years could be found fishing, hunting and taking scenic pictures of the local rivers. He fixed and rebuilt many cars on his own, enjoyed shooting pool and playing cards with his family and friends. He was a wonderful softball player, even trying out for the Baltimore Orioles baseball team in 1960. He could be found spending time at the Morris river just relaxing or shopping at Walmart. Earl is survived by his children Roger Thompson and Tammy (Tony) Salazar; grandchildren Alicia Thompson, Toni (Ryan) Pratt and Amanda Salazar; great granddaughter Ariana Knapp; godson Joshua Brisbin; siblings Melvin (Evajune) Thompson, Eleanor Goodwin, Beverly Pulfer and Gerald (Barbara) Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents; siblings Jerome Thompson, Laverne Thompson, Wayne Thompson, Ellen Broderick and Glen Thompson; and daughter in law Kelly Novonty- Thompson. A memorial service for Earl will be held on Sunday May 20, 2018 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, with a celebration of life to follow at 3:00 pm, held at the U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home located in Morris. A private family service and inurnment will be held on May 21, 2018 at Evergreen Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Earl’s name to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Joliet Area Hospice or Park Pointe Healthcare. Arrangements have been entrusted with U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home, 301 W. Washington Street, Morris, IL. For further information visit the website at www.ucdaviscallahan.com or contact the funeral home at 815-942-0084. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting the website. Upcoming Events Memorial Service Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions MAY 20. 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home 301 W. Washington St. Morris, IL, US, 60450 info@ucdaviscallahan.com Celebration of Life Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions MAY 20. 03:00 PM U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home 301 W. Washington St. Morris, IL, US, 60450 info@ucdaviscallahan.com Cemetery Details Evergreen Morris, IL, 60450 Map data ©2018 Google Terms of Use Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Earl L Thompson August 3 1940 May 4 2018. U C Davis – Callahan Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Morris, state: Illinois