Steve Thompson, age 73, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 11:09 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Mercy Health Lourdes. Steve was born on December 23, 1950 to Lourice Olsson Thompson and the late Rudell “Chaser” Thompson. Steve was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and attended Southland Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War. In his early career he was an officer for the Paducah Police Department. In his later career, Steve was a member of Local #184 Plumbers and Steam Fitters and taught for ten years at the Vocational School. Steve would be called an aviation fanatic, as he owned & flew various aircrafts over the years. He was an avid Skydiver, with over 3500 logged jumps and was also a guest jumper with the 101 Air Borne Division. He shared his love for the #99 Dirt Late Model Racing Team with all whom he met. Steve had a deep love for his family and maintained that love through the years.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Nancy Hayes Thompson; mother, Lourice Olsson Thompson; three sons, Max (Julie) Woods, Hickory, Kentucky, Dylan (Lauren) Thompson and Cody (Hayleigh) Thompson both of Paducah, Kentucky; one brother, Ronnie Thompson, LaCenter, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Courtney Woods, Jacob Woods, Taylor Woods and Jett Thompson.
Preceding in death was his father, Rudell “Chaser” Thompson.
Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2024 at the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Martin officiating. Burial will follow at the Smithland Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, September 23, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until service time of 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Expression of sympathy may be made to the McCracken County Humane Society, 4000 Coleman Road, Paducah, KY 42001 or the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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