Russell Lowell Thompson

April 18, 1942 - January 17, 2018

Russell Lowell Thompson 75, of Hensley Big Branch, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2018 while a patient at the Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born April 18, 1942 at Racine, WV the son of the late John Isaac and Lena Blankenship Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; James, Jimmy, Kendall and Lloyd Thompson, sisters; Alice Ooten, Priscilla Ooten, Almeda Jo Crone, Stella Mae Vance and Mary Fireson. Russell was a retired miner. He enjoyed spending his time working on refrigerators and air conditioners. He also liked tinkering on old cars and going to auctions. He always had a joke to tell. He could pull your leg very easily. He was a member of the Parsley Freewill Baptist Church. He loved his church family and they loved him. Those left behind to cherish his memories include his wife; Ella Lucas Thompson, his four sons; John Thomas and wife Melanie Thompson of Gloucester, VA, Robert Lowell Thompson of Big Branch, WV, Russell Joseph Thompson of Boston, MA and Ronald Gene Thompson of Chagrin Falls, OH, brothers; Johnny Eugene Thompson of Florida and David O. Thompson of Virginia, sisters; Velva Browning of Monaville, WV, Freda Santos of Chauncy, WV, Diana Setser of Monaville, WV, grandchildren; Cynthia, Miranda, Courtney, Aiden and Caroline. He also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends who loved him dearly. Funeral services will be held at the Parsley Bottom Freewill Baptist Church at Lenore, WV on Saturday January 20, 2018 at 1:00pm with Rev. Mike Smith and Bro. Harold Hanshaw officiating. Burial will follow in the Ooten Cemetery at Duncan Fork, WV. Visitation will be at the church on Friday evening from 6-9pm with special services starting at 7:00pm. Online condolences can be made at ChafinFuneralHome.Com