Paul Lewis Thompson, 86, of Bloomville, passed away Thursday evening, December 22, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on July 18, 1936, in Wapwallopen, Pennsylvania to Joseph Warren and Gladys B. (Bixler) Thompson.  On September 15, 1956, he married the love of his life, Lenora Belle Day and she preceded him in death on November 30, 2022.

Survivors include his children; son, Steven (Vicki) Thompson of Attica; daughter, Cindy (Dan) Zachman of Bloomville; and six grandchildren, Clayton Thompson, Jason Thompson, Carson Thompson, Zachary Zachman, Joshua Zachman and Chelsea Wilson; and 10 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lenora B. Thompson of 66 years, son, Shawn Thompson; and brothers, Philip and Joseph Thompson.

Paul grew up in Oberlin, PA and moved to Attica when he was 15 yrs. old and worked at the Attica Mill that his father owned.  He fell in love with his future bride when he was 16 and she was 14.  He joked that he saved her from being an Old Maid.  He loved and adored her, following her to heaven just three weeks after her passing.

He had a wonderful sense of humor that he maintained until the very end.  He would get so tickled at his own jokes and stories and be in tears laughing before he could finish.  He wrote silly poetry and gave them to family and friends and even had a few published in the newspaper.  He claimed to be one of the originals that loved old country music, back when country wasn't cool.

He retired from the Ohio Army National Guard in 1992 after 38 and a half years of service.  He was proud and honored to have the Tiffin National Guard Armory named after him after serving his military career there as a full-time clerk.  He was First Sergeant "Top" to many, many soldiers who served under him over the years.  He was loved and respected by his military family. He enjoyed visiting and sharing stories of his antics with them over the years.

Paul was a generous man, donating to the Cherry Street Mission, Salvation Army, and the American Red Cross.  He was a member of the Army National Guard Association and Am Vets Post 48.

He was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, a talented carpenter, building a home for his family in 1970 where he and Lenora remained.

Paul was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, fantastic father-in-law and friend to many.  He loved his grandchildren and became the biggest kid of all playing with them as they grew.  He enjoyed fishing in Canada and Lake Erie with family and friends and getting together for family soup cook outs.  He will be missed by many.

His funeral service will be at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883, (419) 447-2424 with Pastor Michael Padula officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bloomville with military honors conducted by the United Veterans Council of Seneca County.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to a local Veteran's organization, Southern Care Hospice or a charity of the donor's choice.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.