Charles “Charley” Martin Thompson

Passed Away on December 16, 2019

Charles “Charley” Martin Thompson loving husband, father and devoted grandfather passed away Monday, December 16, 2019. Mr. Thompson was born in Denton, Texas, the youngest of eight boys and the ninth child born to Blake and Hazel Thompson. He had a passion for life that was demonstrated through the gleam in his eyes and his beaming smile. Mr. Thompson was a Master Electrician who took pride in his work. He enjoyed a wide range of activities including hiking, fishing, camping, woodworking and traveling. He passed on his love for the outdoors, nature and animals of all kinds to his children and grandchildren. Mr. Thompson loved to sing and play his guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents Blake Brantley Thompson and Hazel Florence Bell, brothers; Larry Owens, Jerry Thompson, Leroy Thompson and Virgil Thompson, sister Joyce Thompson and daughter Carolyn Thompson. Survivors include his wife and soulmate of 21 years Janet Thompson, children; Teresa Fuller, Glen Gullikson, Tamara Michel, Amber Gullikson and Veronica Tesinsky, son-in-laws Sean Fuller, Anthony Michel and Darth Tesinsky, eight grandchildren Justin Fuller, Tyler Thompson, Joshua Fuller, Jonathan Tesinsky, Aurora Fuller, Brenden Michel, Delilah Michel and Aubrey Tesinsky, brothers; Johnny Thompson, Billy Thompson and Ted Thompson and sister Donna Honea.  Mr. Thompson will be fondly remembered for the compassion and devotion he exhibited to helping others. He will be missed dearly. Mr. Thompson always welcomed everyone in to his home with a smile, open arms and made sure their heart and bellies were full. We invite all those who knew and loved him to attend his celebration of his life which will be held, Sunday, December 21st at Superstition Manor, 1220 N Signal Butte Rd, Mesa, AZ 85207 from 2-7 pm.