Vincent L. Thompson

PRESTON - Vincent Louis Thompson, 18, known fondly as "Vinnie" passed away on Friday, July 20, 2007 in Federalsburg.

He was born in Cheverly, son of Vincent Rodney Thompson of Brandywine, and Kathleen "Kathy" N. Shanahan Blades of Preston.

He graduated from Colonel Richardson High School class of 2007. He played varsity football at Colonel Richardson and was on the honor roll. He loved art, in which he loved to draw, especially graphic drawing and was awarded a college scholarship for his talents in art. He recently had won an art award from the Denton Library this past June.

He had previously worked for Acme in Easton and was currently working for Bob Evans Restaurant.

Besides his parents he is survived by his stepfather, Michael Blades; his stepmother, Sharon Thompson; three sisters, Sarah Thompson and her fiancée, Asa Neuwiller of Preston, Marie Duffy of Croften, Jessica Thompson of Brandywine; a brother, Matthew Thompson of Brandywine; three stepsisters, Paula Lynn Samual of Denton, Lisa Edwards of Chapelgate, Melanie Duvall of Jessup; a paternal grandfather, William Thompson of Waldorf; three nieces, Tori, Alisha, Tisha; six nephews, Jamal, A.J., Michael, David, Brandon, and Timothy.

He was preceded in death by a stepsister, Samia Roper

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, at Framptom Funeral Home in Federalsburg with Pastor John Ledger officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon -3 p.m. on Wednesday. Burial will follow at Junior Order Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Framptom Funeral Home, PA, 216 North Main St., Federalsburg, MD 21632.