George A. Thompson, age 97, of Uniontown, PA died peaceful with his son by his side, Sunday, June 6, 2021 in the Uniontown Health and Rahab Center. He was born October 7, 1923 to the William Thompson and Lillian Robinson Thompson. In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his loving wife JoAnne Griffith Thompson.
George was a 1941 graduate of Uniontown High School. He was a member of the Chief Williams Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company of the Uniontown Fire Department for more than seventy years and the Uniontown Fireman’s Booster Club.
Left to cherish George’s memory is a son, Douglas Thompson and wife Charlotte of Uniontown; a nephew, Kerry McCormick; and a niece Melanie McCormick Hyjurick.
Arrangements have been entrusted to ANDREW D. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIES, INC. 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, family will receive friends on Thursday from 2 until 4 and 6 until 8 PM. Viewing will continue on Friday June 11, 2021 from 10 until 11 AM followed by a service celebrating George’s life at 11 AM with Pastor Pete Malik officiating. Entombment will follow in Sylvan Heights Cemetery.
A fireman’s memorial service will be accorded at the funeral home on Thursday at 7 PM.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at adferguson.com or the funeral home Facebook page. The family suggests donations to the Uniontown Fireman’s Booster Club, 84 N. Beeson Blvd, Uniontown, PA 15401.
