He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Hodgenville United Methodist Church. He was a former service writer for Ford Motor Company and was an avid U.K. Wildcat fan.
Survived by his wife of 53 years, Charlotte Kuhn Thompson of Buffalo, having united in marriage on March 8, 1969.
Other survivors include a son: Allen Wayne Thompson of Buffalo; a sister and brother-in-law: Stella and Steve Durrett of Greensburg; former sisters-in-law: Brenda Taylor and husband, Daryl of Greensburg, and Margret Thompson of Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mr. Thompson was also preceded in death by brothers: Orville Thompson, James Thompson, William Curry, and Ray Curry.
Honoring his wishes, cremation was chosen. A memorial service for Edd W. Thompson, conducted by the family, will be held at 4:00 Eastern Time, Sunday at the Hodgenville United Methodist Church. Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home in charge of all other arrangements.
The family has asked that expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to the National Kidney Foundation, which can be made through the funeral home.