March 29, 2024

Gary Thompson Corning

Gary Thompson, 76, of Corning died Aug. 31, 2014, at Alegent Creighton Health in Corning.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, at the Presbyterian Church in Corning. Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Open visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. today with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. Memorials may be given in Gary's name to be determined at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Gary Gene Thompson, son of Edna L. (Spring) and Harry D. Thompson, was born June 22, 1938, in Corning.

Gary was educated at Corning Public Schools and started working with his parents, in the family business, when he was 16 years old. Gary graduated from Corning High School in 1956.

On June 5, 1960, Gary married Judy Wallace at the Presbyterian Church in Corning.

In 1972, Gary purchased the family business, Thompson Electric Company, located on Corning’s Main Street, Davis Avenue.

In 1987, Gary began working in financial services for New York Life and opened his office next to Thompson Electric. Gary was involved in businesses located on Corning’s Main Street for more than 60 years.

Gary served on various boards including, A.C.E.D.C., recruiting industries to Corning and was instrumental in creating Corning’s Blue Grass Industrial Park. Gary served on the board for the Chamber of Commerce and helped start the chamber coffees, which are still held on Friday mornings. He also served on the board for Corning Main Street. Gary was also instrumental in starting the Southwest Iowa Coalition. In his final project, Gary raised money for the new sports court, an outdoor basketball facility in Corning. Gary was a long-time member of Corning Rotary Club, Happy Hollow Country Club and Corning Presbyterian Church. Gary also served on Corning Volunteer Fire Department and Iowa National Guard for many years.

Gary is survived by his wife Judy Thompson of Corning; son Brent (wife Sally) Thompson of Corning; grandsons, Devin and Blake Thompson; several cousins and many friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and mother- and father-in-law.