Paul Martin Thompson

Paul Martin Thompson, 64, passed away peacefully in his home while in the loving presence with his family after a valiant struggle against Leukemia.  Paul was born in Parkersburg, WVA on October 20th, 1951 to Everett and Melrose Thompson.  He was a dedicated mathematics instructor, and a lifelong member of the New Concord United Methodist Church.  Paul enjoyed the outdoors, enjoying the simple pleasure of chopping wood and just mowing the grass; he was a huge OSU fan, and was a dedicated husband and father who cherished the time he spent with his family.

Paul is preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Melrose.  He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Thompson, his daughters, Heidi (Sam Gomez) Thompson, Heather (Bob) McArthur, and Andrea (Gary) Nickell.  He will be deeply missed by his son, Scott (Jill) Stevens, and daughters, Shannon (Dan Flyn) Green, and Sarah (Michael Loy) Stevens.  His memory will forever be cherished by his 17 grandchildren, including Jacob and Jocelyn Gomez, Hunter, Micah, & Ryleigh McArthur, Nicholas Wharton, Nolan, Nathaniel, and Noah Nickell, Ashley (Kyle) Montgomery, Makenzie and Devin Stevens, Leah & Joey Green, Alyssa & Justin Bartlett, and Kaiden Fraley.  He also leaves behind 1 great-grandchild, Maverick Green, his sisters, Jackie Jones, Linda (Theo) Hortis, and Karen (Patty Bresser) Thompson, as well as a special cousin whom he considered a brother, Terry (Rhonda) Teagarden, and a host of other family and friends.

A celebration of Life for Paul will be held on Saturday, January 2nd at the New Concord United Methodist Church, located at 20 E High St, New Concord at 11:30am, with Rev. Karen Graham officiating services.  Burial will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the New Concord United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.  Farus Funeral Home of New Concord will be caring for the family.