Steven O. Thompson

Steven "Bluejay" Thompson, 57 of Huntington, WV died Monday February 11, 2008 at Hospice House of Huntington.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 PM at Beard Mortuary with Pastor Bob Withers officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Valley Memory Gardens. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Rood and his grandmother, Mary Lyons. He is survived by his devoted wife of thirteen years, Debroah; his father Henry Thompson of Kitts Hill, OH; step-sons, David (Sarah) Hagley, Jr. and grandson, Joshua of Ona, WV and Stephen (Tina) Hagley  and granddaughter, Alexandria of Lesage, WV; he is also survived by two sisters, Cheryl Thompson of Kitts Hill and June Sowards of Huntington; two brothers, Paul Rood and Brian (Kim) Rood; special niece, Elizabeth and nephew, Austin of Huntington; a brother-in-law, Richard (Sara) Eckert of Ironton, OH; and a sister-in-law, Phyllis (Charles) Nietz of Wayne, OH. He was an avid Marshall Football fan, C.B.'er friend to many and a "Special Railroad observer" for CSX; who named a stretch of tracks after him near his home in Guyandotte. This kind and gentle man will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to his family to help with medical expenses. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.beardmortuary.com.  The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Tuesday at Beard Mortuary.

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