Gregory THOMPSON

Gregory Myron Thompson, Sr., born to the late Willis and Della Thompson in Dayton, Ohio, departed this life on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Kettering Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Gregory, affectionately called "Bucky" by his family and friends was a loving father, brother, friend and devoted Christian. He married the love of his life, Gwendolyn, on November 15, 1973 and to this union, five kids were born. Gregory enjoyed being around family and friends.

Gregory was a very simple man. He enjoyed swimming and was an avid fan of boxing and wrestling. He was kind, caring, had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. He also loved his animals.

Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Della Thompson, wife Gwendolyn Thompson, sister, Debra Thompson, two brothers and one nephew, Carl Aaron Douglas, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Michele Thompson (Toney), Dawn Montgomery, and Jasmine Cotton; seven sons, Gregory Thompson, Jr., Myron Thompson, Toby Thompson, Jason Thompson, Jermaine Thompson, Greg Thompson, and Mark Montgomery; three sisters, Jacalyn Douglas, Annette (Michael) Greason, Tawanna Thompson; two brothers, Paul Thompson and Darrel Thompson; 32 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends

Visitation (10a) and Funeral (11a) - Monday, November 30, 2015 at Greater Love Christian Church, 2345 Lakeview Avenue, Dayton, OH 45417

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.