LINCOLN - Arthur L. Thompson went home to be with his Lord on Mar. 26, 2015. Born on Jul. 3, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pa., the son of William B Sr. and Estella (Hoffman) Thompson. He attended Olney High School in Philadelphia. Art was in the U.S. Army Transportation Corp from 1955 to 1957. He received his Honorable Discharge in 1963 after completing a reserve obligation. He married Emma Jane VanBlargan in 1960. He and his wife both grew up in Philadelphia. They were both members of the same church, Messiah Lutheran. They moved to Delaware in 1960. Art worked thirty years in transportation, seven years as a driver and twenty three years in training and supervision. He was employed as Instructor/Dept Ch. At Delaware Technical & Community College where he taught Truck Driver Training. In 1973 he received the Delaware Motor Transport Association Citation for Meritorious Service Award. In addition to is career in transportation both he and his wife, Emma Jane, were in full time Christian service for ten years. They were in home missions with C.L.C, International and had their own ministry, Bethel Ministries, and supported Mailbox Bible Club. He was also a member of The Fellowship of Christian Magicians for many years. He and his wife loved traveling. They traveled through the contiguous 48 states, Alaska and all the Canadian provinces. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; William Jr. and Wesley Thompson. Art is survived by his wife of 55 years, Emma Jane; two children and their spouses Wendy and Wayne O"Connell of Lincoln and Lee and Michele Thompson of Laurel; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. on Mon., Mar. 30, 2015 at Atlanta Road Alliance Church, 22625 Atlanta Road, Seaford, DE 19973. Calling hour will be from noon to 1 p.m. Interment will be held at St. Johnstown Cemetery in Greenwood In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: The Mailbox Club, 404 Eager Road, Valdosta, GA 31602-1399. Arrangements by Fleischauer Funeral Home, Greenwood.