Joe Ed Thompson Obituary (1932 - 2023)

Joe Ed Thompson 91, of Hanson, KY passed away Wednesday October 25, 2023 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Thompson was born May 8, 1932 in Daviess County KY. to the late Tommie Thompson and Bonnie Tooley Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Betty Hudson Thompson, daughter Carla Thompson; sister Florence Thompson; and brother George Thompson. Joe was a long time member of Slaughters Baptist Church. He retired from Texas Gas Transmission Company after 40 years but stayed busy building an addition to the house and keeping a beautiful garden and yard. He found time for some fishing and of course watching UK basketball. He was always in a happy mood and was known to play some tricks from time to time that would keep you smiling. He is survived by two daughters, Amy (Richard Parish) Thompson of Ohio and Sheila Johancsik of Florida; Sister Martha Smith; brother, Lawrence Thompson; grandchildren, Marcy Stills, Stacy Ioia, and Melissa Donnelly; great grandchildren, Patrick Guedj, Kacey Gregory, Michael Ioia, Madison Ioia, Emma Donnelly, Shane Donnelly and Arianna Nunez; great-great grandchildren, Layla Hibbs, Maverick Gregory, Oaklynn Caraballo, Avery Ioia and Makenna Metcalf. Funeral services will be at 1:00 P.M. Monday October 30, 2023 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Pastor Brad Tucker Officiating. Burial will follow in Hanson Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00A.M. until service time Monday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barnettestrother.com.