Obituary of Gene Thompson

Mr. Hershel Eugene Thompson, better known as Gene, of Westmoreland, Tennessee, and formerly of Arcola, Illinois passed away peacefully at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro at 10:46 pm on November 2, 2023, following a brief illness. He was born on October 21, 1937, in Gamaliel, Kentucky, the son of Hershel and Lillie (Goad) Thompson. Gene was a proud member of the Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 8. He enjoyed many years of fishing, watching car races, camping, golfing, bowling, boating and old cars.  Gene was fortunate to able to retire early and move to Tennessee where he took up gardening and enjoyed “taking life easy”.

He leaves behind his Nephew, Jeremy (Betsy) Miller of Arizona City, Arizona; Niece, Jill Miller of Geneseo, Illinois; and Great nephews, Kameron Miller of Geneseo, Illinois and Jacob (Sienna) Miller of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Gene also leaves behind his long-time best friend and cohort Bill “Woody” Davis as well as many other lifelong friends and wonderful neighbors that he cherished dearly. 

Gene was proceeded in death by his Parents, Hershel Thompson and Lillie Goad Thompson; Sisters, Loreen Soucy and Lana Miller; Nieces, Sabrina Cain and Kathy Cain; and Brother-in- law, Bob Soucy.

As per his request Gene was cremated and there will be no services.