Obituary: Paul Wayne Thompson

December 16, 1948 – November 25, 2022

Paul Wayne Thompson, 73, of Owensburg, IN, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at his residence.

Born on December 16, 1948, he was the son of Delmar L. Thompson and Betty J. Roberts. He married Virginia “Ginny” Hanson on April 2, 1973, and she survives.

Paul Wayne attended Eastern Greene High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He worked for NSWC Crane as a tool room manager and was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He enjoyed growing flowers, hunting, fishing, and farming.

Surviving to cherish the memory of Paul Wayne is his wife, Ginny; daughters, Leigh (Shane) Roberts and Carianne (Josh) Helms; grandchildren, Colden Roberts, Kale Helms, and Lucas Helms; siblings, Patty Helton, Philip (Peg) Thompson, and Peggy (Jeff) Hutchens; sisters-in-law, Beth (David) Roberts, Amy (Phil) Thorne, and Katie Hanson; and father-in-law, Billy Combs.

Preceding Paul Wayne in death are his parents; granddaughter, Hunter Roberts-Sims; mother-in-law, Kathleen Combs; father-in-law, Joe Hanson; and brothers-in-law, Lowell Helton and Danny Joe Hanson.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at the Ferguson- Lee Chapel of Thorne-George Family Funeral Homes in Bedford with Military Rites being accorded. Cremation will follow with burial at the Owensburg Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lee Chapel.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared at www.FergusonLee.com.