SGT Morgan Lee Thompson

SGT Morgan Lee Thompson was born March 25, 1981 in Greenville, Pennsylvania to Polly Rust and step father Jesse Rust. Morgan joined the Marine Corp in July 2000 and was active duty for eight years. The then spent seven active duty years in the United States Army. After leaving active duty, he was in the Missouri National Guard until the time of his death. He earned the Navy/Marine Combat Action Ribbon, USN Unit Commendation, USN/USMC Presidential Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal/ USMC Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal 2/Campaign Star, Non Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and the USN Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (4th Award). Morgan was married to Jessica Thompson on February 16, 2007 in Huntsville, Alabama and to this union two daughters were born. Morgan enjoyed taking his daughters to the park, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed attending car racing and roller derby. His favorite teams were the Pirates and the Steelers. His favorite past time was spending time with his family. Morgan was a loving husband and father. He was preceded in death by his grandfather. He is survived by his wife Jessica Thompson of the home; two daughters: Rori Lynn and Gemma Emily Thompson both of the home; mother and stepfather: Polly and Jesse Rust of Clark, PA; mother-in-law: Jodi Peterson and husband Don of Joplin, MO; father-in-law: Michael Pfortmiller and wife Sue of South Elgin, IL; maternal grandmother: Lilly Horstman of Hermitage, PA; one sister-in-law: Shannon Letcher and husband Doug of Freeland, PA; one brother-in-law: Gavin Pfortmiller of South Elgin, IL; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Morgan was a wonderful husband, father, son and friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Funeral services with military honors were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2015 in the Memorial Chapels and Crematory with 1LT (CC) Elliott Barrowclough officiating. The song “When I Get Where I’m Going” by Brad Paisley was played. Serving as honorary escorts were the Missouri National Guard and military honors were provided by the Missouri Honors Team. Burial will be held in the Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert.

SGT Morgan Lee Thompson

March 25, 1981 - March 19, 2015