Alfred Henry (Sonny) Thompson, age 86, lifelong resident of Atchison died on 12/29/2022 at his home. A private burial will be held at Mount Vernon Cemetery and a graveside ceremony will be held by the family at a later date. Alfred was cared for full time by his loving son Mike for the last 4 years of his life. Mike put his life on hold and allowed his dad to live out the best years of his life at home and continuing to work on projects at his new slower pace.
Alfred was born on October 17th, 1936, at the Atchison Hospital to Jean Edward Thompson and Bertha Sophia (Wohlgemuth) Thompson. Growing up, Alfred was a student at Franklin Grade School and graduated in 1955 from Atchison High School. After graduating from high school Alfred took up the trade of bricklaying. He was a hard-working man and supported his family well through his 50 plus years of bricklaying. Alfred started the company “Alfred Thompson Masonry” in the 1970’s and was responsible for the brickwork and fireplaces on many houses in the Atchison and Leavenworth area. He taught the trade to two of his sons who continue the tradition today. In August of 2022 Alfred and his lovely wife Charlotte celebrated 63 years of matrimony.
Alfred is survived by his wife Charlotte (Thomas) Thompson, Atchison Senior Village. He is also survived by 4 sons, Alan Thompson (Nan) of Leavenworth, Keith Thompson (Nancy) of Fort Worth, TX, Michael Thompson of Atchison, and Eric Thompson (Julie) of Broomfield, CO. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Lance Thompson of Leavenworth, and Kelsea Gerdes of Beaumont, TX, Nicole Thompson of North Carolina, Jami Ayala of Dallas, TX. Montana Thompson, Sophia Thompson and Audrey Thompson of Broomfield, CO. and many other great grandchildren.
Preceding Alfred in death and awaiting his arrival to Heaven are both sets of Grandparents, John G. Thompson and Mary Ann (Carpenter) Thompson of Omaha, NE. Heinrich “Henry” Wohlgemuth and Suzanna (Hotz) Wohlgemuth of Cummings, KS. Father, Jean Thompson and Mother, Bertha (Wohlgemuth) Thompson of Atchison. Grandson, Clinton Thompson of Leavenworth. Brothers, James (Jimmy) Thompson and Robert (Bob) Thompson of Atchison, Sisters Mildred Jean (Bea) Lipp of Rio Grande, NJ and Louis (Tiny) Kibler of Atchison.
