John N. Thompson, Jr.

John N. Thompson, Jr., 53 of Cochranville, passed away on January 5, 2022 under the care of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia.  He was the beloved husband of Rhonda L. (Thomas) Thompson, with whom he shared nearly 30 years of marriage.

Born in Jennersville, PA, John was the son of the late John N. Thompson, Sr and Lois L. (Mayberry) Thompson.

John was a 1988 graduate of Octorara Area School District.  He worked as an industrial weed controller for Weeds, Inc. of Aston, Pa for 25 years.  He attended Wesley Church, where he was involved in the Celebrate Recovery Program and was proud to have 14 years of sobriety.

John enjoyed hunting deer and fishing in the Octoraro Lake.  John liked to cook and eat.  He recently won the family wing off contest and was more than willing gloat to those who lost. He made a delicious coconut custard pie.  John only owned Chevrolets, which mostly included Silverados and a 1973 Camaro.  He was a fan of the Phillies, Eagles and Flyers.

He made nearly perfect mowing lines in his yard.  He loved to make people laugh.  And enjoyed his four-legged friends, "Jaxson" and "Opie".

In addition to Rhonda, John is survived by Courtney L. Mellinger, wife of Dustin of Milford Nebraska; one grandson on the way; and siblings, Eric S. Thompson, husband of Tammy, of Christiana, PA, and Kristin S. Merritt, wife of Sean of Stuart, FL.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 15th, 2022 at 11 AM at Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, with a viewing at the funeral home from 9 AM until 11 AM.

A private graveside service will be held at Cochranville United Methodist Cemetery.

In order to protect those at risk, please wear a face mask (regardless of vaccination status) and do your best to practice social distancing while at the funeral home.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com