Gary Richard Thompson 57, SMSGT US Air Force (Ret), of Piney Point, MD died August 23, 2009 at his home.

Born February 2, 1952 in Leonardtown Maryland, he was the son of the late Bernard Floyd Thompson and Helena (Swann) Thompson.

He is survived by his wife Linda Sue Mitchell Thompson, one daughter; Jessica Leigh Thompson of California, one sister: Mary Barbara (Mimi) Evans of Venice, Florida, three brothers; Michael Joseph Thompson and John Floyd Thompson both of Panama City, Florida and Timothy Irwin Bennett of Clements, MD . He is also survived by one grandchild. He was pre-deceased by one step-son Bobby Earl Winegeart in addition to his parents

Relatives and friends are invited to Gary's Life Celebration in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD on Friday, August 28, 2009 from 10 to 11:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with Monsignor Karl A. Chimiak, pastor of St. George's Catholic Church, Valley, Lee, MD officiating. Interment will follow in St. George's Cemetery, St. George Island, MD.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Second District Volunteer Fire & Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1, Valley Lee, MD 20692.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.