Ronald"Ronnie" James Thompson, 53, of Valley Lee, MD., passed away on November 8, 2012 in Valley Lee, MD. Born on August 22, 1959 in Washington DC., he was the son of Herta Thompson of Arapaho, NC., and James Bruce Thompson of Newburg, MD.

Ronnie is survived by his special friend Debbie King of Valley Lee, MD., children: Melanie Hicks of Mechanicsville, MD., Mandi Bernazzani of Piney Point, MD, Larry Mercer of TX, and 2 grandchildren. Siblings: Patricia Simons of Virginia Beach, VA., David Thompson of Araphoe, NC. And Thomas Thompson, of Park Hall, MD, Pat Spatarella, Joe Rison, Mary Rison, Bonnie Rison, and Ray Rison.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his brother Donald Rison.

He worked as a Well Driller for Schofield Well Drilling. Ronnie was a lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, MD and enjoyed; hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 2:00PM – 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 13, 2013 at 3:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will be private.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.