Donald Lee Thompson Sr., of Vermontville, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. Donald, 85, was born October 5, 1935, in Lansing, the son of Palmer and Martha (Everingham) Thompson. On December 4, 1954, Donald married his sweetheart Rose Marie Hummel and together spent the next 55 years. He worked 32 years as a welder for Fischer Body until his retirement in 1983. Donald was an avid outdoorsman. Donald is survived by his children, Alicia (Gareth) Tyler, of Olivet, Trese (Rick) Paisley, of Bellevue, Rose “Rea” Kirby of Vermontville, Sue (Kenneth) Cowell, of Vermontville, Donald “Bud” (Ursula) Thompson Jr., of Vermontville; many grandchildren; special companion, Deb Rogers, of Battle Creek; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Rose Marie; and grandson, Donald Thompson III. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Mask, group capacity, and distancing guidelines will be practiced. The funeral was webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Donald’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). Just prior to the beginning of the service, a link will appear on this page to watch the webcast. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The Maple Valley Scholarship Fund. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Donald on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.