S. Leon Thompson
Leon passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on October 12, 2014 following a gradual health decline.
Leon is survived by 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Leon was born June 30, 1928 in Ranger TX to Earnest P. and Mary Elizabeth Thompson. He grew up in Wink TX and enlisted in the Army in 1946. He served as a medic in Japan. Upon discharge he returned to Wink and later moved to Washington State where he was employed by the Boeing Co. Later he opened his own art shop in Pike Place Market.
Leon was an accomplished artist, photographer, collector and published writer and in his earlier years a model. He enjoyed sharing his entertaining history and stories with people.
For the past 46 years Leon resided in Kent with his longtime friend Ray Tweedy who preceded him. He is survived by his loving and caring friends Judy Visser and JoAnn Piispanen.
Services are Friday October 17, 2014 at 11:00 am at the Marlatt Funeral Home in Kent,WA.
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