Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Frank Edward Thompson

( August 15, 1926 - February 13, 2015 )

Frank Edward Thompson, 88, of Moncks Corner, South Carolina, formally of Kentland, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2015, at Trident Hospital, in Charleston, South Carolina. He was born August 15, 1926 to Merle and Ruth (Crawford) Thompson in Greenwood, Indiana located in rural Johnson County. On January 19, 1946, he married Jean (Hagan) Thompson who preceded him in death in 1999. Frank graduated from Seymour High School in 1944 and attended Purdue University for one year before being drafted into the United States Army. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Western Pacific from 1944 until he was honorably discharged on November 8, 1946. After the service, he farmed in Newton County and was employed as a Assistant Vice President Loan Officer at Kentland Bank for 17 years before his retirement in 1985. He was a member of Covenant Federated Church in Kentland. He was also a member of the Newton Masonic Lodge #361, American Legion Post # 23, and was a past member of the American Institute of Banking. Surviving Frank is one daughter, Virginia "Ginny" Camping (husband: Terry) of Lake Elsinore, California; his brother Paul (wife: Sharon) Thompson of Jeffersonville; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Frank is preceded in death by his two sons, Daniel and John Thompson; his parents; and his brother, Merle Thompson Jr. Friends may call from 10:00 am (CST) until time of service at 12:00 pm (CST), Saturday, February 28, 2015, at Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland with Rev. Wayne R. Meyer of the Covenant Federated Church in Kentland officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery in Kentland, Indiana. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com.