David Paul Thompson Jr.

David Paul Thompson Jr., 57, of Gap, PA, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 2, 2021, in Philadelphia.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late David P. "Shorty" Thompson Sr. and Greta M. Peace Wiggins.

David was an area resident all his life and graduated from Octorara High School.  He previously worked as a truck driver for Danby Lumber Company in Kennett Square.

David enjoyed fishing, was a die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, and was a Civil War buff. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his daughters, Nikki and Jessie. He always had a sense of humor and used that in his current vocation as an Amish Uber driver.  His motto was "I'll make you smile with every mile, you save when you ride with Dave".

David is survived by his daughters, Nicole Thompson and Jessica Thompson, siblings, Beth (Todd) Martin of Frenchville, PA, Donald Thompson of Birdsboro, PA, Joyce (James) Reavey of Downingtown, PA, Stanley “Tom” (Elizabeth) Wiggins of Florida, and mother of his daughters and lifelong best friend, Lorri Park.

David’s Celebration of Life Service will take place at the Christiana American Legion, 219 Newport Ave, Christiana, PA 17509 on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 1 PM to 5 PM.  If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to Nikki, Jessie, or Lorri (please note that the funeral home does not give out the family's phone numbers).

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the Wilde Funeral Home, in Parkesburg, or to his daughters, Nicole and Jessica, to help defray funeral and medical expenses.