Francis E. Thompson (Cheek) was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Specialty Hospital of Washington Hadley.  He was born to and raised by Marion Thompson Nelson and Francis Nelson on February 3, 1968. 

After graduating high school in 1986, Francis served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1987 to 1995.  Upon his honorable discharge, Francis received the Sharpshooter Badge and Army Service Ribbon.  Following his career in the service, Francis was employed at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Calvert County, MD.  In October of 1995, Francis began his career with the BJ’s Wholesale Club as a Forklift Operator.  He continued this career until his illness in November 2011.

Francis accepted Christ at an early age and served as an altar boy at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Francis enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially during the annual Somerville Family Reunions. He was a dedicated and loyal Redskins Fan!  Francis enjoyed spending quality time with his sons and was the loudest in the stands during the marching band competitions.  He was also known as the “Daycare Dad.”  All the kids called him Dad during his daily visits to the daycare center where his sons attended.  Francis also loved cooking fried turkey.

Francis was preceded in death by his biological father, Bobby Fenwick; his loving grandparents, George and Agnes Thompson of Oakville, MD; and his spiritual mother-in-law, Mrs. Lou Ella Brooks of Lexington Park, MD.

Francis leaves to cherish his memories his loving and dedicated wife, Ruby Thompson of Waldorf, MD; two sons, Masters Nikkolas and Marcus Thompson of Waldorf, MD; his parents, Marion and Francis Nelson of Oakville, MD; father-in-law, Rev. Dr. Rudy C. Brooks of Lexington Park, MD; siblings, Bernadette Thompson of Laurel, MD, James Thompson (Elsie) of Lexington Park, MD, Michael Thompson of Oakville, MD, Charlotte Thompson (Joseph), Fontella Thompson (James) and Ray Nelson (Latricia), all of Waldorf, MD; and Cecil Nelson (Stacey) of Lusby, MD; three Godsons, Terrence Smith of Waldorf, MD, Rajoun Nelson of Lusby, MD and Deont’ree Shade of Calloway, MD, caring nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive guests on Saturday, August 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 29119 Point Lookout Road, Morganza, MD 20660 at 9:00 am.  Mass will commence at 10:00 am with the Reverend Keith A. Woods officiating.  Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Helen MD.

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