This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KENNELLYMARKA Surnames: Thompson, Barron, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thompson/19728/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Gerald H. Thompson, 80, of Waxhaw, N.C., passed away Thursday, January 3, 2013 at his home. Gerald was born November 18, 1932 in Beaver Center, Pa. to Henry and Bessie Thompson. He served his country proudly in the United States Army and retired after 26 years of service to the Central Intelligence Agency. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by a brother, Lyle Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Roberta Barron Thompson of Waxhaw, N.C. Two sons, Robert John Thompson and wife Kathy of Rutherfordton, N.C., Daniel Edward Thompson and wife Larisa of Waxhaw, N.C., five grandchildren, Lacey Thompson, Brett Thompson, Andrew Thompson, Josie Thompson and Hunter Thompson, a brother David E. Thompson and his wife, Berta, of Tacoma , Wash. and a niece and several nephews. Friends are invited to attend a graveside memorial service at Girard Cemetery on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Burton Funeral Home, 602 West Tenth Street, Erie, PA 16502 is handling local arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.