Joseph Michael "Mike" Thompson

Joseph Michael "Mike" Thompson was born on December 2, 1948 in Dayton, Kentucky and passed away on November 29, 2025 in Lexington, Kentucky at the age of 76. He was the son of the late Frederick James and Mary Evelyn Earhart Thompson.

Mike, as he was lovingly known, will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, and friend who loved his family dearly. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and fishing and adored his dogs and cat. Mike was a delivery driver for API Printing was baptized in the Christian Faith.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Darlene Hearld Thompson of Berry, KY, two sons; Kenneth (Maria) Thompson of Berry, KY, John (Kathy) Bole of Monroe, OH, four daughters; Jennifer Thompson of Latonia, KY, Catherine (Wayne) Sandlin of Hebron, KY, Barbara (Joe) Ackerson of Dayton, KY, Gladys (Ted) DeMoss of Bellevue, KY, three brothers; Fred (Judy) Thompson of Newport, KY, Paul Thompson, Bobby Earhart of Williamstown, KY, five sisters; Kathy Foley of Erlanger, KY, Teresa Thompson of Alexandria, KY, Janet Robinson of Hebron, KY, Suan (Otis) Helton of Covington, KY, Evelyn Caylor of Owenton, KY, his best friend; Mark Burton of Falmouth, KY, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will held at a later date.