Glenn Melvin Thompson

Glenn Melvin Thompson, 88 of Jeromesville (formerly Ashland) passed away from

cancer, Tuesday evening, December 30, 2025, in his home with his family by his side.

He was born in Polk, Ohio on January 15, 1937, the son of the late Lloyd and Mary

Thompson.

He celebrated his 49th Wedding Anniversary with Mary Beth Thompson in December

17, 2025.

For 44 years Glenn drove semi-trucks. He drove a set of double trailers for UPS, retiring

in 1999. He also co-owned and operator Thompson Lawn Care for 43 years, retiring in

2019. Glenn drove school buses for Ashland City School District and New London

School District for 37 years.

He enjoyed Camping with Fun center Sami’s, boating, snowmobiling, and riding horses

Competing in Team Penning.  His passion was pulling his Farmall 460 at multiple

Tractor pulls, winning many trophies.  Glenn’s last pull was Loudonville Fair 2025. He

Competed in the National Truck Rodeo and was State Champion in 1975.

Glenn received special tribute for his service in the US Navy.

Glenn is survived by his loving wife. Mary Beth Thompson of Jeromesville, daughter

Terrie (Pete) Cato of Georgia, sons Jeff (Lora) Thompson of Ashland, Mike (Sally)

Thompson of Akron; stepsons Barry (Sandra) Litten of Ashland, Todd Litten of

Jeromesville, daughter-in-law Diana Litten of Ashland. Grandchildren Brittany

Thompson of Ashland, J R Thompson of Florida, Stephanie Litten, Kelsey (JR) Keener,

Bobbi (Bret) Orth all of Ashland, Great Grandchildren Owen Thompson of Florida,

Camila and Gianna Keener of Ashland. Siblings Roy, Sue, Bill and don Thompson, Rita

Kibler. Special dog Friends Boris and Coby.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson Mark Litten in February 2025.

Calling Hours will be 4-6 pm on January 16, 2026, at Fickes Funeral Home in

Jeromesville, Ohio. Private Burial services will be later.

Many thanks to Gentiva Hospice. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be

Made to Gentiva Hospice, 112 Harcourt Rd. #3, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050.

Fickes Funeral Home has been entrusted to handle the arrangements.

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