Joseph Ronald Thompson Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 1, 2024, at the age of 80, Joseph Ronald Thompson Jr. of Mesa, Arizona passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Thompson Sr. and Mary Thompson; and his siblings, John Thompson (Alma) and Marilyn McGuire. He is survived by: his wife Freida Thompson; his children, Michael Fly (Lashawn), Joy R. White, Ranetta A. Thompson, Kisha Parish (Edward), Joel D. Thompson and Joseph M. Thompson III (Jasmine); his siblings, Melvin Thompson, Susan Payton (Michael), Milton McGuire III, Lynette McGuire, Kevin McGuire, Kimberly Hogan (Bill) and Tiffeny Crawford (Anttwon); his grandchildren, Terah Britton (Timothy), Amber Buchanan, Thomas Fly, Mahogany Fly, Dominique White, Demetrius White, Taylor Fly, Tyler Parish, Jahmyre Johnson, Spencer Cannon, Dmarco Cannon, Tristen Matthews, Giovanna Thompson, Joseph Matthews III, Josiah M. Torres and Josiah Matthews; his great grandchildren, Cadence Wilcher, Brooklyn Britton, Erianna Morris, Zariyah Fly, Xavier Fly and Elias Matthews; and his close friend Bertha Gammage (Al). He is also survived by other relatives and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church (717 E 10th St, Michigan City, IN 46360). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, November 9th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, November 12th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Swan Lake Memorial Gardens (5700 US-20, Michigan City, IN 46360).
