Marlin D. Thompson, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio, passed away with his loving family at his side at his home on August 4, 2017. He was born in Rusk County, Texas, a son to the late Authur E. Thompson, and Ruth Goss Thompson. He was a retired welder in the construction industry and belonged to local #798 of Tulsa, OK. He also served his country proudly in the US Navy and belonged to the First Baptist Church in New London, TX.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Authur & Ruth Thompson; sons, Richard Thompson, step-son Terry Don Byus; three brothers, Joe B. Thompson, A.J. Thompson and Howard Thompson.

He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Thompson of Gallipolis, OH, whom he was married to for 33 years; Son, Marlin D. "Donnie" Thompson of Henderson, TX, C.A. Thompson of Chesapeak, OH, James B. "Bennie" Thompson of Procterville, OH, daughter, Jan Thompson of Henderson, TX; step-children, David Castell of Gallipolis, OH, Lori McClanahan of Point Pleasant, WV, and Eric Byus of Point Pleasant; one brother, A.J. Thompson of Tyler, Harvey Thompson of Houston, TX; several grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.

Entombment will be at the Ohio Memory Gardens, Gallipolis, at 2 PM, Monday, August 7, 2017, with Jason Morris and Marshall Bonecutter officiating. Friends may visit the family at Deal Funeral Home in Point Pleasant from 12:30-!:30 PM, prior to the entombment. Online condolences can be made at www.dealfh.com.