Francis E. Thompson (Cheek) was called to his eternal rest on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Specialty Hospital of Washington Hadley. He was born to and raised by Marion Thompson Nelson and Francis Nelson on February 3, 1968. After graduating high school in 1986, Francis served in the United States Army and Army Reserves from 1987 to 1995. Upon his honorable discharge, Francis received the Sharpshooter Badge and Army Service Ribbon. Following his career in the service, Francis was employed at the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in Calvert County, MD. In October of 1995, Francis began his career with the BJ’s Wholesale Club as a Forklift Operator. He continued this career until his illness in November 2011. Francis accepted Christ at an early age and served as an altarboy at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church. Francis enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially during the annual Somerville Family Reunions. He was a dedicated and loyal Redskins Fan! Francis enjoyed spending quality time with his sons and was the loudest in the stands during the marching band competitions. He was also known as the “Daycare Dad.” All the kids called him Dad during his daily visits to the daycare […]
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