Raymond Charles Thompson, 54, of Beaver, passed away very unexpectedly in the early hours of October 21st, 2026.

He was born in Saint Joseph, Michigan on March 6th, 1972, the son of the late Robert and Charlotte (Englebright) Thompson.

He is survived his children, Timothy (Kristina), Christopher, and Grace, along with his wife, Dawn Ann (Hanshaw) Thompson, and his granddaughter, Mary Jane, as well as his dogs: Brandi, Whiskey, Rose, Toby, Tiny, Rain, Valentine, Lavender, and grand puppy, Bear (Boog).

Raymond worked for Mine Safety Appliances as a lead EMC specialist for 30 years. He was a devoted sports fanatic and loved watching the Michigan Wolverines, Chicago Cubs, and Nascar. He also coached Timothy in baseball, Christopher in football and baseball, and Grace in softball where he was her hitting coach and catcher at pitching lessons. He was also an avid bowler at Baden Bowl. He loved sitting on the couch watching TV with his pups laying around him, picking on the kids with his great one liners, or tinkering with Christopher in the garage with many house projects.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents, as well as his four-legged best friends, Jax and Jody.

Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, October 28th, and Thursday, October 29th from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Noll Funeral Home Inc., 333 Third Street, Beaver, who was in charge of his arrangements.