Terry R. Thompson, Sr., 81, of Steubenville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday May 19, 2026 at the Valley Hospice Care Center North in Steubenville, OH.

He was born February 13, 1945 in Morgantown, WV. He was preceded in death by his mother, Genevieve (Stewart) Thomas; his step-father, who raised him, Walter Thomas; his wife, Frances E. Thompson on October 27, 2008; three sisters, Evelyn Jenkins, Barbara Thompson and Shirley Williams; and a grandson, Devin Dokes.

Terry was a crane operator at Weirton Steel Corp retiring in 2008. He graduated from Steubenville High School in 1963. Terry enjoyed collecting milk bottles, singing and listening to the oldies, and watching movies.

Surviving are a son, Terry (Deborah) Thompson, Jr. of Steubenville, OH; two daughters, Shelly (John) Sheets of Toronto, OH and Lisa Marie Monigold; six grandchildren, Denell Dejulio, John (Arissa) Sheets, Caitlyn (Ryan) Bane, Kristen (Shawn) MacGregor, Sam Sheets and Shasta Monigold; and eleven great-grandchildren, Alexis, Sophie, Reagan, Killian, Serenity, Izzy, Dom, Addy, Natalie, Andy and Bailey.

Friends will be received at the Wheeler Funeral Home, 101 Longview Avenue, Mingo Junction, OH on Saturday from Noon until the time of his funeral service at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Jane Schockey, officiating. Private inurnment at Union Cemetery in Steubenville, OH.

Memorial contributions may be directed in Terry’s memory to Valley Hospice, Inc., 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943 or www.valleyhospice.org/events/online-donations/340.

Offer condolences online at www.wheelerfuneralhomes.com.