Michael Steven Thompson
March 17, 1958 ~ June 12, 2024
Michael “Mike” Steven Thompson, 66, of Russellville, completed his final trip around the bases and crossed the plate to his eternal home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
His life began on March 17, 1958, to James and Helen (Bowden) Thompson of Jefferson City, MO. He was a 1976 graduate of Jefferson City High School where he excelled in the Jay band and baseball. On June 9, 1979, he was united in marriage to Deborah Kennedy who survives at the home.
Mike worked as a paper boy in Jefferson City and proudly served as a soda jerk at Whaley’s East End in his developmental years. He spent many years in the restaurant management business before following his dream of entrepreneurship as owner and operator of Thompson Management Group/Midstate Janitorial in 2000.
Mike could be found many days at a local ball field either coaching, watching, or even playing the game he loved. He enjoyed talking Cardinals baseball and telling stories of his younger playing days. Later in life, he loved following his kids and grandkids throughout their sports seasons.
He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville where he taught Sunday School and worked with the kids in the Awanas program for many years, cooked Easter Sunrise breakfast, and narrated in the annual cantatas.
Mike leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Debbie; son Preston (Kami) of Fulton; daughters, Anna Tyler and Lauren (Jacob) Gier both of Russellville; along with 6 grandchildren, Noah, Levi, Hunter, Charlotte, Asher, Audrey; his mother, Helen Thompson and brother, Mark (Teri) Thompson both of Jefferson City; sister, Sandy Hagenhoff of Taos; brothers-in-law Don (Sarah) Kennedy of Brazito; and Paul (Sherri) Kennedy of Russellville; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Thompson; father and mother-in-law, James and Mary “Johanna” Kennedy; and a brother-in-law, Doug Hagenhoff.
Visitation will be held 3-6 p.m. Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville.
Funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Russellville with Bro. Mike Nichols and Bro. Alan Earls officiating.
Burial will be at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Hartsburg.
Memorials are suggested to Mt. Olive Church Building Fund; Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Jefferson City; or to Deborah Thompson (for their grandchildren’s future educational needs.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Russellville. trimblefunerals.com
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So sorry for your loss. I hadn’t seen him for quite some time, but always enjoyed visiting with him. Mike was very good to my son Guy Cartee as he and Preston were friends and in the same class. Mike coached Guy and of memory serves me right hired Guy at 15 to work at McDonald’s which helped Guy develop the strong work ethic he has today. Gone to soon, great family good dad, husband and great role model.
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Many Sympathies to the Thompson Family Mike is in Heaven Now watching over you all He is going to be missed for sure but give it to the Lord he will comfort you 😊
Mike and I grew up as members of the West McCarty gang. We also both graduated in 1976.
My sincere condolences to your family.
Anna and I are thinking of you all and the whole family during this difficult time.
Mike was a good man and we always had such fun at the family reunions. We will surely miss him.
My heart goes out to all of you. I just watched the video posted here. It brought back so many memories of you all in younger days and all of you growing up. Then having Preston and Lauren in my second grade class was delightful. This was a long goodbye for all of you. Remember the good times and share memories with each other. It’s ok to laugh even in your sadness. He will be missed.
Praying for you.
Sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We pray for comfort during this time. Mike was a wonderful Christian man and will be missed.
Debbie. My heart is sad. REAL. That was Mike. I was blessed to know him. Hugs to all of you.
Debbie and Family. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since hearing Mike was ill. We always enjoyed seeing you as we pass. Ray enjoyed visiting with Mike and was happy when he discovered that Mike’s aunt I believe had taught him in school near Hartsburg when he was young. May God’s blessings of strength be with all.
Rip Mike you was a great boss and a great man my prayers go out to his family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mike. He was a great guy! Gerald enjoyed playing softball with him in the 80s. He will be missed by all who knew him. Our sympathy to all of his family and loved ones.
Dear Kami and Preston, and All, We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.