Terry Wayne Thompson 57, of California, MD died on Thursday, August 13, 2009 after a courageous two year battle with Esophageal Cancer.

Terry was vacationing with his family at Deep Creek Lake at the time of his death.

Born on September 16, 1951 in Kittanning, PA he was the son of the late George Marlin Thompson and Alice Elaine (Swigart) Thompson.

Terry is survived by his wife of 39 years Cindy (Brown) Thompson, two sons; Terry W. Thompson, Jr. his wife Stephania of Ellicott City, MD and George W. Thompson his wife Ann, of Huntingtown, MD, three sisters; Pam Ware of Hagerstown, MD, Tracy Denny of Bowie, MD, Lorri Mittelstetter of Baltimore, MD, two brothers; Tommy Thompson of Wheaton, MD and Barry Thompson of Beltsville, MD. Also survived by five grandchildren Kaylee, Hannah, Terry III, Gus and Noah.

He came to St. Mary's County in 1980 to pursue his dream of owning his own restaurant. He successfully owned and operated Bambino's in Lexington Park for over ten years providing great food and superior service to his customers. In 1990, he was hired as General Manager of the Tackle Box, where he worked until he passed. He was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a Third Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus Council #9968. He had a great fondness for St. Mary's County and the outdoors, especially being on the water fishing with his two sons. He also enjoyed a competitive round of golf with family and friends. The most important thing to him was being with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Football Sunday's were a special time to him, cooking great food, spending time with friends and family, and watching his Washington Redskins.

The family will receive friends at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lexington Park, 22375 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 on Monday, August 17, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jack Kennealy, pastor of the church as the celebrant.

Interment will follow at the church cemetery with pallbearers Jay Worch, Joe Tippett, Keith Fairfax, Chris Mattingly, Ken Lamb, Dickie Wose, George Brown and Mike Albertsen.

Memorial contributions may be made to Dance for Cancer Organization www.beacancerdancer.org

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A.