William "JR" "Junior" Gonza Thompson, Jr., age 71, of La Plata, Maryland, died November 20, 2019 at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center in La Plata, Maryland. JR was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Heller Electrical and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Plata, Maryland. He loved going to the race track with his sons and playing the guitar. He also loved visiting with his friends and family, watching football, and listening to live music and bands. He always had a sweet tooth for cake and candy.

He was the son of William Gonza Thompson, Sr. and Mary Aleine Proctor Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his sister, Elizabeth Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Virgie "Corina" Thompson, his sons, William Thompson "Little Junior" and Tony Thompson; his daughter, Tina Thompson; his brothers, Raymond Thompson and George Thompson; his sister, Mary Thompson; his grandchildren, Lindsay, Chris, Jonathan, and Betsy; and his great grandchildren, Jahmir and Jaheim "Nico".

Visitation on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 9AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment to follow in the church cemetery.