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Vincent Alan "Vinny" Thompson

Vincent Alan "Vinny" Thompson, 54 of Richwood, died unexpectedly Thursday January 16, 2025 at the Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus. He was born August 21, 1970 in Marion to Fred Thompson and Ruth Ellen (Penry-Gilliam). Vinny was a very talented trim carpenter; he was currently working for Schoenbachler Building. He had a passion for music, he loved playing the guitar and had even played at different places across the country. Vince loved different kinds of music, but Eddie Van Halen and the band Van Halen were at the top of the list. He had special times with his granddaughter playing Legos. Vincent also liked anything Star Wars. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Surviving is his mother and stepfather, Ruth Ellen and Carlton Jenkins of Richwood. His fiancé, Marsha Moore of Richwood Children, Kendyl Cooper of Marion and Travis (Tara) Daniel of Marion Grandchildren, Axton and Aezlyn Cooper and Lucian Daniel Sisters, Susan (Rick) Potter of Richwood and Audrey Havrenak of Marengo Vincent was preceded in death by his father, Fred Thompson and a brother, Carlton Eugene Jenkins Jr. Services celebrating his life will be held Thursday January 23, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Bishop Eric Ellington will officate, Vincent’s uncle Bob Penry will give the Eulogy. Burial will follow in the Prospect Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood.   Memorial Gifts may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, or PKD Foundation, PO Box 871847 Kansas City, MO 64187                                                             Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Prospect Cemetery Florist Login Feel free to post a remembrance on this person's birthday, anniversary of passing, holidays, or whenever feels appropriate.

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Remembrances       to #1 from: Marsha Moore   marsha.moore67@yahoo.com Wed, May 7, 2025 at 10:07 AM Hey baby, it's me again... Just wanted to stop by and tell you that I love you and I miss you more and more every day.  I've decided to not take the trip to Vegas with Mark & Lori.  It just wouldn't feel right without you by my side.  Love you with all that I am and all that I have.  Hope you like my new tattoo.  Talk to you soon, Marsha ♥ #2 from: Cena seyber   No email Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:45 PM Hey uncle Vinny I miss u❤ I'm trying my best for u I love you! I'm doing good so far I think I'll make it 🙃 I miss u so much Can u see me? #3 from: Cena seyber   No email Tue, Jul 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM I cried when u passed away. I still cry today. Although I loved u dearly I couldn't make u stay. A golden heart stopped beating. Hard working at rest. God broke my heart to prove to me he only takes the best. -love Cena💔 #4 from: Cena seybert   No email Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 12:48 AM Hey uncle Vince! Good night rockstar!!! -Love Cena💔 #5 from: Cena seybert   No email Sun, Jul 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM Good morning uncle vinny! #6 from: Cena seybert   No email Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 12:07 AM Good night rockstar!!! -Love Cena💔 #7 from: Cena seybert   No email Mon, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM Good morning rockstar! View Older Condolences >> Condolences       to #1 from: Amy Pacha Richwood Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:28 AM Our deepest sympathies to his family. Vinny would come up and play the machines with Marsha at the VFW. His smile was contagious. Such a polite and sweet man. He will be missed by all of us who work at the VFW post 870. He was a great member. #2 from: Christopher Rose Richwood Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:29 AM I will never forget you uncle Vinny! Even tho this still feels like a nightmare I have to let it become reality. Cynthia, Christian and Carson love you and will never forget you or the love you had for us ❤️ #3 from: Marsha Moore   Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM Hey Baby, I love you more…❤️ #4 from: Trisha Welch lopez flores   Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM So sorry for the family. He was a great guy very friendly help anyone go above and beyond Vinny will be missed by many Sad to hear of his passing he was a great guy never knew a stranger. He will surely be missed by me so my thoughts and prayers goes out to the family. #5 from: Tomi Sue Mullaney Dillon Richwood Ohio Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM Susan So sorry for your loss of your you have my deepest sympathy's Hugs my friend.              Love,                   Tomi Sue #6 from: William Eugene Dunn Marion Ohio Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM Vinny I will miss you brother we were very close at one time but my love for you never changed your an amazing man who I'm an lucky to of know we lived an learned together we did things we shouldn't have like getting drunk at a very young age an getting sick together staying up all night jamming to MTV man I'm gona miss you cuz it's not by I'll see you soon becausei also gave my heart to god save me a spot have the dirt bike running an the guitar ready love you buddy #7 from: Danny LaRue Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM My cuzin Vinny,Thomson ,I will never,never forget you. I will never forget,we’re have fun be around you,visiting,stay all night,playing games”GTA with you.Going on trips with you. your music of course😢 until we meet again cuz ❤️ DDx( #8 from: Shandra Soper Ohio Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM You were /still are the best uncle in the whole wide world. You taught me to never give up. I promised you I would take care of grandma and grandpa and my mom and I will do the best I can. I wasn’t ready for you to go at all. I wish I would’ve had more time with you. Life’s so precious and short sometimes. One thing I will always remember about you was the love you had for everyone and your rocking life style. You was a strong person. So many memories with you from family parties to my first guitar. I know you’re looking down at us all. I know you’re hugging everyone up there. You’ll always be in my heart and thoughts and prayers uncle Vinny. May you rest in peace. This isn’t goodbye forever this is I’ll see you when I’m older. I love you uncle Vinny. From the moon and back. #9 from: Vicki Dunn   Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 12:06 PM U r on of the good ones I always got along with!!!! He was a good person!! Sorry for everyone loss...my thoughts and prayers will be with you all ❤️ #10 from: Christie Hunter Hunter Richwood Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM Susan, Ruth and Carlton and other family members. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear Vincent. You are on our hearts and in our prayers. Love you all... #11 from: Helene Loss Kentucky Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM Vinny was a con stant visitor in  our home many years ago when we lived in Marion,Ohio. He was friends with my oldest son Scott. Vinny was a great friend and son. My prayers are to Ruth,Susan and family. #12 from: Barb Holcomb-Daily Larue Mon, Jan 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM So sad to hear of Vince passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all friends and family. You will be so missed #13 from: Peg (Davis) Gray Marysville Tue, Jan 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM Ruth Ellen, I am so sorry to hear about your son passing. You have my deepest condolences. I have thought about you many times over the years. We used to ride the shcool bus together. May God wrap His arms around you and give you His peace and comfort in the days ahead. #14 from: Yvonne Seibert Marion Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 5:52 AM I met Vince when we lived on High St. He was a nice kid. He always loved playing his guitar. He was working on learning Stairway to Heaven,was very proud when he got it down. We lost a guitar player but heaven gain one. Rest in peace. Rock on. #15 from: Sue Wright   Wed, Jan 22, 2025 at 9:20 PM Marsha, I am so sorry this has happened.  Have no words - hoping all your good memories help you and all the family now and in the future. #16 from: Marsha Moore Richwood Tue, Feb 11, 2025 at 9:05 AM Baby, I still can't believe you're really gone. I miss you with my whole being. I'm glad that we got to say "I love you" one last time. I will continue to say it every day for the rest of my life. I will speak it to the wind and hope that you can hear me. There are so many coulda, woulda, shoulda's that haunt me every day. I really hope that you are safe & warm, full of peace and no longer in pain. Until we are together again, I love you more... #17 from: Trevor Willis Clyde,ohio Tue, Feb 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM Rest easy Vinny. You where always very nice to me when I was a kid. And I will always remember that.

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