Glenn Alan Thompson, 44, of Natural Bridge, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 18, 2008.

He was born June 25, 1964 in Roanoke, Virginia.

He was a graduate of James River High School and was a member of the Natural Bridge Christian Fellowship Church.

He was a former employee of the Virginia Forge in Buchanan, Virginia.

Glenn served in the United States Army in the 101st Airborne Division. He was a 2nd degree black belt with the Universal Kempo Karate Association.

He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Truman Thompson, Jr.

Leaving to cherish the 12 yeaers they shared together is his wife, Lorri; children: Austin J., Taylor L. and MaKayla-Jo; loving mother, Norma T. Friend of Buchanan, VA; brothers: Sidney Thompson III and wife, Angela and Kevin A. Thompson, all of Buchanan, Virginia; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Peggy Fowler and brother-in-law, J. D. Fowler; nephew, D. J. Fowler of Natural Bridge, Virginia; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the Harrison Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Nathan Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends after the service.

The burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Rockbridge Area Hospice, 315 Myers St, Lexington, VA. 24450.

The family wishes to express a very special thank you to their family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, doctors and Dr. Brian Bolinger, family mentor Timmy Byers, and the Rockbridge Area Hospice for their time and loving support during Glenn's struggle with cancer. Psalms 118 v. 17-1 will not die, but live, and proclaim what the Lord has done.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.