Tommy Scott Thompson – Monessen
Obituaries
May 5, 2021

Tommy Scott Thompson – Monessen

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Tommy Scott Thompson, 79, of Monessen, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 1, 2021, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Born in Monongahela on Aug. 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Blanche C. and Andrew C. Thompson. He graduated in 1960 from Monongahela High School and was a basketball star. Tom worked for SPHS in Charleroi for close to 50-plus years in the maintenance and transportation departments. He also worked at Lee-Norse in Charleroi and Eat’n Park in Monongahela. He was a member of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Monongahela. Tom loved his Cadillac and was a good friend to all. He also loved his NASCAR races, car shows, cutting grass and especially loved his family. Tom was known by many, a great man, father, grandfather and friend to many. He was a man with a kind heart, always putting everyone above himself. He always put a smile on people’s faces. He is survived by his sons, Jason A. Thompson of Pittsburgh, Robert L. (Tamatha) Thomas of Gretna, Va., and Collin Fagan of Donora; daughters, Fallon M. Thompson of Monessen, Jennifer G. Love of Donora, and Melissa D. (Aaron) Coleman of El Cajon, Calif.; grandchildren, Micah, Bianca, Kobe, Roberto, Diamante, Skye and Skyler; and many cousins, nieces, nephews and family members in the area. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria J. Thompson. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2021, at First Baptist Church, 541 Allen Ave., Donora, 724-379-9380, where a funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Morty Ivy officiating. Arrangements of care entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW INC., www.houseoflawinc.com. Everyone attending the visitation and services must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

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