Larry C. Thompson

Larry C. Thompson, age 70, of Mattoon, IL, sadly passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at his residence. A funeral service in his honor will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at New Mercy Worship Center, 1208 Moultrie Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938; Pastor Ed Stephens will officiate. The visitation will be held on the same day from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the church. The burial will take place at a later date in Dodge Grove Cemetery. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, located at 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. Larry was born on December 8, 1955, in Sandusky, OH to the late Edward and Donna (Kline) Thompson. He married Tina J. Eaton on December 31, 2008, in Mattoon, IL. He is survived by his loving wife, Tina Thompson of Mattoon, IL; two daughters, Lauren Thompson of Cottonwood, AZ, Tasha Weber and husband Jason of Mattoon, IL; one son, Chris Seeley of Toledo, IL; six grandchildren: Bethany Embry of Mattoon, IL, Connor Weber of Mattoon, IL, Chase Cavanagh of Granite City, IL, Carter Weber of Mattoon, IL, Brooklyn Seeley of Toledo, IL, KaMiah Browder of Mattoon, IL; two brothers, Jerry Thompson and wife Pamela of Bay View, OH, Timothy Thompson and wife Ali of Sandusky, OH; and dear friends, Lonnie Homann of Mattoon, IL, Ed Maynard of Mattoon, IL, Jerry Ferguson of Rantoul, IL, and Donnie Jacobs of Sandusky, OH. He is preceded in death by one daughter, Keisha Seeley, brothers Gary and Tommy Thompson. Larry was the owner and operator of Thompson Sales in Mattoon, IL and understood the value of hard work and dedication. A man of great faith, he was a devout member of New Mercy Worship Center where he was actively involved in the church band. He had a passion for music and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Larry never knew a stranger and loved to socialize. He had a reputation of always helping those in need and being a man with heart of gold. With a deep love for family and friends, nothing brought Larry more happiness than spending time with his loved ones. He was a true role model to all the knew him. Larry leaves behind a legacy as a devoted husband, great father, grandfather, and friend to all. Memorials in his honor may be made to the family in care of Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938. Please visit www.mitchell-jerdan.com or www.facebook.com/mitchelljerdanfuneralhome to light a virtual candle in his honor or share a memory with the family.

Larry C. Thompson

December 8, 1955 - September 9, 2026