David Lee Thompson

     David L. Thompson, age 63 of Sligo, died Monday evening, August 21, 2023 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo.

     Born January 4, 1960, in Clarion Hospital, he was the son of the late Millard L. Thompson and Shirley J. (Holben) Bowser.

     In earlier years he was an over-the-road truck driver and then worked as a roofer for many years. 

     David is survived by children that he loved so much, and he cherished the memories, times and years that he had with them:  Sons, David R. L. Thompson and his significant other, Kim, of Berwick, and Daniel R. Kemery of Girard; Daughters, Sarah J. Kemery of New Bethlehem, Anika Shetler and her husband, Jared, of Schellsburg, and Samantha J. Bollinger of Ephrata; son, Richard Thompson of North Carolina and four grandchildren.

     David is also survived by a sister, Tammy Kemery and her husband, Ron, of Rimersburg; a brother, Richard T. Bowser and his wife, Theresa, of Allentown, and numerous nieces and nephews. 

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sharon J. Thompson in 2021; brother, Dennis R. Thompson in 2014 and his step father Richard E. Bowser in 2015.

    Family and friends will be received from 5- 7pm. Friday, August 25, 2023 and from 10 - 11am, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at the Rupert Funeral Home and Cremation Service chapel, 233 Penn Street, New Bethlehem. 

    Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Mark Deeter officiating.

    Interment will follow at the Squirrel Hill Cemetery in Porter Township, Clarion County.

    Online condolences may be sent to David’s family at www.rupertfuneralhomes.com

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