Melvin R. Thompson, 86
Melvin R. Thompson passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Bayhealth, Dover following a 3 month stay at Pinnacle Rehabilitation & Health Center.
Melvin was born in Dover on May 5, 1934 to the late Ralph and Katherine Melvin Thompson.
Melvin filled many different roles as a horse trainer, heavy equipment operator and dairy farmer. He was a member of the Delaware Standardbred Owners Association and also enjoyed watching harness racing and gardening.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Mary Thompson.
He is survived by sons, Robert M. Thompson Jr. of Townsend and Ralph W. Thompson II of Dover; daughter, Tina M. Taylor of Northeast, Md.; brother, Ray Thompson; grandchildren, Jamie Lemon of Parkville, Md., Jack Thompson of Tennessee, Julianna Thompson of Middletown, Amber Powers of Perkasie, Pa. and Landon Thompson of Dover; great-granddaughter, Josephina Rose Lemon of Parkville, Md.
Due to risks associated with COVID, memorial services and burial will be private, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions go to the Modern Maturity Center, 1121 Forrest Ave., Dover, DE 19904.
Letters of condolence may be sent and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com