Obituary for Redell JaMar Thompson
Redell Thompson was born on July 26, 1977 in Toledo, Oh to Linda and James Thompson Sr. JaMar, as he was affectionately known by family and friends was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday August 13, 2019 at UTMC Hospital.
He graduated from Whitmer High School in 1996. And in August 2003, he enlisted in the United States Army serving for 10 years. Serving the country was one of his greatest accomplishments. During his time in the service he received numerous decorations, badges, and citation including: Iraq campaign metal, two campaign stars, National Defense Service medal, Global War on Terrorism service medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service ribbon and was awarded Overseas service Ribbon twice. He was honorably discharged on August 30, 2013.
Accepting Jesus Christ at an early age, JaMar had a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and on June 24, 2018 he became a member of United Vision Baptist Church under the leadership of his cousin Rev. Perry Harris III.
Outside of talking about his time in the service you could be sure to find him discussing one of 3 topics: Sports (especially Detroit Lions), the Night Riders Motor Cycle (which he joined in April of 2019 – known as “Vision”) or the Masons of which he was proud member of as well.
Redell was preceded in death by his grandparents Redell Sr. & Arlinda Williams, grandmother Margaret Jones and Uncle Charles Johnson.
He leaves to uphold his legacy his mother, Linda Thompson and father James Thompson Sr., siblings Javan (Davonn) Thompson, Jameka Thompson, James Earl Thompson Jr. Brothers from other Mothers, Richard (Nikki) Barringer and Varian (Pam) England. Akyra, Hassan, Xian and many nieces and nephews. Godchildren DonaVon, Dontrel and Amora , his companion and friend “Harpo,” his service dog and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 4 - 6:00 pm, at The House of Day Funeral Service.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 7:00 pm, preceded by a 6:00 pm, at United Vision Church, 821 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608.
He graduated from Whitmer High School in 1996. And in August 2003, he enlisted in the United States Army serving for 10 years. Serving the country was one of his greatest accomplishments. During his time in the service he received numerous decorations, badges, and citation including: Iraq campaign metal, two campaign stars, National Defense Service medal, Global War on Terrorism service medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Army Service ribbon and was awarded Overseas service Ribbon twice. He was honorably discharged on August 30, 2013.
Accepting Jesus Christ at an early age, JaMar had a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and on June 24, 2018 he became a member of United Vision Baptist Church under the leadership of his cousin Rev. Perry Harris III.
Outside of talking about his time in the service you could be sure to find him discussing one of 3 topics: Sports (especially Detroit Lions), the Night Riders Motor Cycle (which he joined in April of 2019 – known as “Vision”) or the Masons of which he was proud member of as well.
Redell was preceded in death by his grandparents Redell Sr. & Arlinda Williams, grandmother Margaret Jones and Uncle Charles Johnson.
He leaves to uphold his legacy his mother, Linda Thompson and father James Thompson Sr., siblings Javan (Davonn) Thompson, Jameka Thompson, James Earl Thompson Jr. Brothers from other Mothers, Richard (Nikki) Barringer and Varian (Pam) England. Akyra, Hassan, Xian and many nieces and nephews. Godchildren DonaVon, Dontrel and Amora , his companion and friend “Harpo,” his service dog and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2019, from 4 - 6:00 pm, at The House of Day Funeral Service.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at 7:00 pm, preceded by a 6:00 pm, at United Vision Church, 821 E. Manhattan Blvd., Toledo, Ohio 43608.