Glenn H. Thompson

Glenn H. Thompson of Burlington Township passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. He was 53 years old. Glenn graduated from Burlington County Vo-Tech in 1976, where he majored in auto body. Glenn was employed by Wharton Hardware and Supply in Pennsauken, NJ for over 34 years. After declining a promotion time and time again because he refused to cut his trademark ponytail, Wharton’s looked past that and Glenn was given the promotion to salesman, and did very well. The first thing you would notice about Glenn was his height, standing six foot, six inches, but his personality was just as great, if not greater. Glenn has a passion for the guitar, especially the one he nicknamed “Blondie.” He entertained everyone with his unique playing style. He could play back anything after hearing it only once in any genre. Glenn had a gift when it came to animals, especially dogs. He could get them to do just about anything he asked from bringing in the newspaper to teaching them hand signals. During his illness, Glenn rescued his faithful canine companion Dakota, who was abused, from the Burlington County Animal Shelter. Dakota has made great progress under Glenn’s direction. Glenn had a very witty sense of humor. Jokes came naturally to him, even throughout his illness. He would keep his family laughing through their tears. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Thompson (nee Crum) with whom he shared thirty-two years of marriage and their son, Steve. Glenn shared his hobby of playing pool with Steve. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert “Bud” Thompson. Glenn is also survived by his mother, Frances Thompson (nee Foster); his brothers: Gregg Thompson, Gary Thompson and his wife Sue and their children Tyler and Alexis; his sisters: Lori Thompson and her daughter Selena (Dan) Mazmanian, Linda Lawrence and her husband Rick and their children Ricky, Rachel, and Daniel, and Leslie Gibson and her husband Gary and their children Luke, Lorraina, and Logan. Glenn will be greatly missed by all that ever had the privilege of encountering his sense of humor and unforgettable laugh. His guitar playing and his ability to tell jokes his way was, and continues to inspire many close to him. Indeed, everyone in his family, friends, and acquaintances alike, were blessed for having had the chance to have Glenn in their lives. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend Glenn’s services and share their memories and stories about him on Friday evening from 6-8 PM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly, NJ. A prayer service will start at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent in Glenn’s name to the Burlington County Animal Shelter, 15 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton, NJ 08060 or the American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, PO Box 7, East Syracuse, NY 13057-0007.

Glenn H. Thompson

March 30, 1958 - October 31, 2011