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Julius Thompson Obituary

Julius W. Thompson, Jr.

Julius William Thompson, Jr., a resident of Glen Ellyn and Wheaton for 48 years, passed away on May 24, 2014.

Bill was the beloved husband of Martha Thompson (nee Sharples) for 51 years; loving father of Juli Beth (Nicholas) Hinds; dear grandfather of Charlotte M. Hoover and Eleanor K.S. Hoover; brother of Bonni J. (Byrl J.) Engel; and many nieces and nephews.

Bill was a proud graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he participated in Navy ROTC before serving on active duty in Japan and Korea as a Lieutenant.

In addition to his work as a life insurance broker, Bill was a Shriner and served on the boards of Hospice of DuPage, the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus; the Wheaton College Artist Series; and Outreach Community Ministries, receiving the H.C. Crittenden Meritorious Service Award in 2009. He also served as Deacon and an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church in River Forest and in Glen Ellyn. He was an accomplished jazz drummer and percussionist who loved music, travel, reading, art, and Chicago sports.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 7, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 550 N. Main St, Glen Ellyn.

In lieu of flowers, donations are gratefully requested to the Missions program at First Presbyterian Church of Glen Ellyn, Outreach Community Center in Carol Stream, or the Birch Creek Music Performance Center in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.

Family assisted with arrangements by Leonard Memorial Home, Glen Ellyn. Service information: 630-469-0032

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 5, 2014.
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To the best brother and sister-in-law anyone could ever want. Bill, I loved your sense of humor, your kindness and generosity to others, your strong Christian faith and service,...your encouragement, support and prayers,
and most of all how you made me feel loved. I will miss you! Marti, you were a wonderful wife to Bill, and you will be in my prayers.

Bonni Engel

June 5, 2014

To the very best Uncle a kid could ever hope for or dream of. You took me to my first baseball game, made me laugh constantly, and taught me grace, forgiveness, perseverance, and how love wins over everything. God Bless Uncle Bill, you were a shining example of how to live a wonderful life. I love you and will think of you often.

Matt Sharples

June 3, 2014

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