Jason Michael Thompson – Leeper, Pa.
Obituaries
March 9, 2023

Jason Michael Thompson – Leeper, Pa.

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Jason Michael Thompson, 42, of Leeper, Pa., passed away on March 5, after a courageous and lengthy fight from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Born on July 10, 1980, in Monongahela, he is the son of Terry L. and Carol A. Smith Thompson, who survive. He was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School. Jason was employed as a plumber with Commodore Homes for 24 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially riding dirt bikes and four-wheelers. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Chrystal Brewer Thompson of Leeper, whom he married on June 20, 2007; a daughter, MaLeah Thompson, and a son, Kaleb Thompson, both of Leeper; two brothers, Ryan (Melissa) Thompson of Sutersville and Brad (Taryn) Thompson of Monongahela; nieces and nephews, Gavin Thompson, Ben Saporito, Gavin and Declan Coen, Ivy and Eli Douglass, and Braylyn, Leeam and Oden Brewer; paternal grandmother, Phyllis Thompson; mother-in-law, Christine Brewer of Parker; sister-in-law, Stefanie (Jeremy) Coen of Six Points; and brother-in-law, Brian (Kimberly) Brewer of Emlenton. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Bob Thompson; his maternal grandparents, Joe and Mary Smith; and his father-in-law, Paul Brewer. A celebration of Jason’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Wentlings Corners Community Hall, located at 266 Tippecanoe Road, Knox PA 16232.

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