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Vincent Alan "Vinny" Thompson                  Send flowers

Services: Thursday January 23, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Wednesday from 5-7 pm at the funeral home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

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 Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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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.

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