Mark Russell Thompson

July 21, 1957 - January 9, 2021

Mark Russell Thompson 63, of Weir, KS left this life 5:55pm Saturday January 9, 2021 from injuries he suffered in the accident that also took the love of his life Debbie Thompson on December 24, 2020. Mark was born July 21, 1957 in Pittsburg, KS the son of James and Frances (VanKam) Thompson of Weir, KS. Mark was a graduate of Southeast High School where he was All League. He later went on to play football at Coffeyville Junior College. Mark worked for his father at Thompson and Sons Construction in Weir, KS; later the Parson Ammunition Plant and finally for Pittsburg State University as a supervisor of maitnance. On February 24, 1979 Mark married the love of his life Deborah Louise Williams in Weir, KS. Mark was of the Christian Faith; a man of few words who was known to be soft spoken always willing to give a helping hand. Mark cared deeply for his friends and family. Survivors include his sons Rusty Thompson of Weir, KS and Aaron Williams and wife Julie of Weir, KS; siblings Dale Thompson of Cherokee, KS, Mike Thompson of Weir, KS and Pam Wydick of Weir, KS; grandchildren Hannah Stump and husband Matt, Malachi Williams, Hope Williams, Faith Williams, Isaiah Williams, Lance Thompson, Jade Thompson, Brysyn Thompson and Kryzlyn Thompson. Mark was preceded in death by his wife and parents. Funeral Services will be 10:00am Friday January 15, 2021 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Weir, KS with Pastor Aaron Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hosey Hill Cemetery in Weir, KS. Informal visitation will be from 1-7:00pm Thursday January 14, 2021 at the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home in Weir, KS; friends may call after 1:00pm Thursday. In lieu of the flowers the family asks expressions of sympathy to be in the form of memorials to Bath-Naylor Funeral Home 104 W. Main St. Weir, KS 66781. Condolences may be left at www.bathnaylor.com. Arrangements and services are under the direction of Bath-Naylor Funeral Home of Weir, KS.