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In Loving Memory
Neal Thompson
7/18/1936
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3/8/2010
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Captain Neal Thompson, a resident of Alachua County Florida, went to be with the Lord at the age of 73 on Monday, March 8, 2010. He was born July 18, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York.
Captain Thompson’s diverse accomplishments include his thirty eight years of dedicated service to the University of Florida as professor, administrator and Assistant Dean in the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, authoring more than 50 research publications and serving as the principal investigator on many large contracts and grants. Captain Thompson received his BS in General Science from Wheaton College in 1957, followed in 1962 with receiving his MA in Botany from Miami College, and his PhD in Biology from Princeton University in 1965. Captain Thompson served his Country in the United States Navy for over 22 years including active duty and the reserves.
Neal’s Christian faith was very important to him and his family as he served on numerous Christian Boards such as the Southeastern District Board of the Evangelical Free Church and the Child Evangelism Fellowship Board of Alachua County. He also served as a church officer, Elder, and founding member of Creekside Community Church in Gainesville, Florida. During his retirement, Neal also enjoyed worshiping at Chestnut Dale Baptist Church in North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Beverly; his children, Erick (Denise), Victor (Ann), Clifford (Sherry), Stuart (Teresa) Thompson and Karen (Steve) Thompson Pritchett; his grandchildren, Ericka, Elizabeth, Heather, Jeremy, Clifford II, Christabel, Joy, Grace, Faith, Taylor, Ander, and Trae Thompson; his brother, Thomas M. Thompson and sister Muriel Thompson Johnston.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Forest Meadows Central “Chapel In The Meadows”, 4100 NW 39th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32606
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Online Condolences
From:
Ericka
Gainesville
Relationship:
Grandaughter
Grandpa...u will be truely missed by the family you were a big part of our lives and always put smiles on our faces...I cant believe your gone but I know you're in a better place of no suffering even though it hurts that you're not here...I love you with all my heart and will be there next to you when it comes my time. I miss you grandpa :"-(
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3/10/2010
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From:
Susan Scherer Estevez
Melrose
Relationship:
an old friend and co-worker
When I first started working at the Pesticide Research Lab/UF back in 1969, Dr. Thompson was my friend, my guide and my mentor. He will be greatly missed by all. To the family, I would like to say that my heart is with you and that may the memories of happy times past comfort you now and always.
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3/11/2010
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From:
Curtis & Sylvia Murphy
Gainesville
Relationship:
Friends
Please accept our sincerest condolences for the "going home" of Neal. We will remember him as a most accepting, loving person. He always had an arm extended & a smile to greet you. We will be out of town & unable to attend services. We send our love. May God embrace you Beverly & all the family members with comfort & peace.
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3/12/2010
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From:
Deborah Northam Greene
Brunswick
Relationship:
friend
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know this is a hard time to go through having just been through it. May God comfort you in this time.
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3/12/2010
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From:
Rachel and Jerry Shireman
Waldo
Relationship:
Friends and former colleagues
Neal was a kind, wonderful gentleman and a skillful, effective leader at UF. He helped us both when we joined the faculty in IFAS. We are so sorry to learn of his death and we convey our sympathy to his family.
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3/12/2010
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From:
Barbara Northam
Keystone Heights
Relationship:
Long time friend
You're in my prayers.
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3/12/2010
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From:
Rebecca (Northam) Williams
Keystone Heights
Relationship:
Friend
Your family is in my prayers. I know that Mr. Thompson and my Dad are having great conversations in heaven! It doesn't get easier but it does get better.
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3/12/2010
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