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In Memory Of
Robert Vesper Thompson
1949 2025

Robert Vesper Thompson

April 1, 1949 — June 6, 2025

Dayton

Robert Vesper Thompson, age 76 Years of Dayton, passed away June 6, 2025, at Wood Glen Alzheimer's Community. He was born April 1, 1949 in Middlebury, Vermont the son of Robert and Arlene Thompson.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Thompson; mother, Arlene Thompson; and sister, Carol Taggart

Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Tai Thompson; children, Robert Thompson and Tony Thompson; grandson, Logan; stepchildren, Larry Nyginn and Van Nyginn; and sisters, Nilene Faransworth, Jeanette Adams, and Mary Thompson. He is also survived by numerous family and friends.

Robert graduated from Bristol High School in Vermont. He loved to travel both local and internationally and served in the United States Army for four and a half years during the Vietnam war. Robert is well loved and will be deeply missed.

A Buddhist Ceremony will be held from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering Chapel (3940 Kettering Blvd., Kettering, OH 45439). Interment will follow at Miami Valley Memorial Gardens, Centerville, OH.

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Service Schedule

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Buddhist Ceremony

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Funeral Home, Kettering

3940 Kettering Blvd, Kettering, OH 45439

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Burial

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

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