Mr. David C. Thompson

David C. Thompson -THOMPSON,DAVE

Zellwood, FL- David C. Thompson, of Zellwood FL, passed away on 5th of March 2022.

Dave was born on September 1, 1942 in Mishawaka Indiana, the son of Earl and Virginia (Sellers) Thompson. He was raised in Schoolcraft, MI by his grandparents Basil and Bessie (Roberts) Thompson after the death of his father in 1949. He left Schoolcraft High School in 1960 and joined the US Navy where he completed his education. He served in the U.S. Navy (1960-65) as a Radioman Second Class aboard Fleet Tankers in the Atlantic, Caribbean and Mediterranean and was medically retired in 1965.  He went to work in the computer center at the First Penn Bank and Trust Co in Philadelphia, and then worked for the Upjohn company in the computer center for 30 years, retiring in 1996.   He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, wood carving, wood working, gourd art, bird watching and many other activities. Dave  was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, brother Butch and son Dennis. He is survived by his wife, Ginny, step-children, Matt, Travis and Derk Hutchens and grandchildren Matt and Allie Manewal and sister, Judy (Carl) Julien. In keeping with his wishes, cremation has taken place.  Memorial contributions may be made to  ‘Cornerstone Hospice’  2445 Lane Park Road’ Tavares, Fl 32778-9648, in memory of Dave.