Charles Francis Thompson

Charles Francis Thompson, 86, of Coatesville, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the husband of the late Barbara Elaine "Bobbie" Doubts Thompson who died in 2019. They shared 62 years of marriage together. Born in Pomeroy, PA, he was the son of the late Harold E. Thompson and Kathryn F. Esch Thompson.

Charlie was an area resident all his life and a 1954 graduate of the former Horace Scott High School in Coatesville, PA. He was employed for 44 years in various jobs, retiring from the former Lukens Steel Company in Coatesville.

Charlie was an active member of the Pomeroy United Methodist where he served as Sunday School Superintendent, Lay Leader, Chairman of Administrative Board, President of the United Methodist Men and Sunday School Teacher. He also served as Scout Master of Troop 72.

He is survived, by two children: Kevin C. Thompson, husband of Fay, of Coatesville, and Kimberly C. Baker, wife of Bruce, of Coatesville; and three grandchildren, Kathryn, Joseph, and Nicholas Thompson. He was preceded in death by five siblings; Elizabeth McLucas, Elsie Ranck, Bertha Ranck, Harold Thompson and Robert Thompson.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA followed by interment at the Fairview Cemetery in Coatesville. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the funeral home from 9:30 AM to the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Faith Community United Methodist Church, 332 Chester Street P.O. Box 165 Atglen, PA 19310 or Shriners Hospital, 3551 North Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140.

Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com