William H. "Wild Bill" Thompson, Sr.

William H. “Wild Bill” Thompson Sr., 83, of Butler passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at AHN Grove City Hospital.

Bill was born on April 12, 1936 in Butler to the late Harold P. Thompson and the late Sara Katherine (Grossman) Thompson. Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War. Bill attended the Nazarene Church. He had his own autobody shop- Bill’s Autobody, worked at Pullman Standard, and drove truck for Falcon Trucking and later retired from Ram Trucking.

Bill is survived by his wife of 65 years, Margaret “Peggy” (Bailey) Thompson, whom he married on February 16, 1955; one daughter: Cindy (David) Bouch, of Butler; two sons: James (Diane) Thompson of Butler; and Donald W. Thompson of Butler and Rachel R. Thompson; ten grandchildren, ten great- grandchildren, and two great great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by three sisters: Alma Beachem, of Butler; Betty (Dale) Martsolf, of Butler; and Mary Thompson, of Butler.

Bill was preceded in death by one son, William Jr.; two sisters, Goldie and Mollie; one granddaughter, and one great-grandson.  

Family and friends will gather at the West Sunbury United Church of the Nazarene Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 2:00 PM  until 3:00 PM at which time a memorial service will be held with Pastor Tim Britton officiating.  A luncheon will follow in the church fellowship hall.

Burial was private.

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