Ronal Dean Thompson, 75, of Hollywood, MD, died on May 16, 2014 at his residence in Hollywood, MD after a long battle with cancer. His wife Brenda was by his side, caring for him until the end.

Ronal was born on November 26, 1938, in Hollywood, MD, to the late Roscoe Thompson and Margaret Dean Thompson of Hollywood, MD.

He attended Leonardtown High School in Leonardtown, MD. He served in the United States Army as a Private, 1st Class on Okinawa Island, Japan. He had a deep and commanding voice which led him at a young age into radio broadcasting. He served as a radio personality in many states and on Armed Forces Radio. He later became a Toll Sergeant for the Maryland Department of Transportation where in retired in 2002.

Ronal is survived by his wife, Brenda Thompson; treasured mother Margaret Thompson of Hollywood, MD; daughter, Kimberly Diane Kiley of Frederick, MD; son, Ronal Thompson, Jr. of Hollywood, MD; two grandchildren, Nicole Marie Kiley and Kevin Matthew Kiley, both of Frederick, MD. He also leaves behind two much-loved nieces, Janayth and Christina, numerous other relatives and devoted and loyal friends.

He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Robert Thompson.

Family will receive friends on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 6 to 8 PM with a memorial service at 7:30 PM officiated by Rev. Sheldon Reese at Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650 or Meals on Wheels, C/O St. Mary's County Department of Aging, P.O. Box 655, Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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