Arden Frank Thompson

January 24, 1943 - January 15, 2019

Wellford: Arden Frank Thompson, 75, passed away at Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. A native of Kossuth County, Iowa, he was the son of the late Alrie F. and Ericca Eden (Bunting) Thompson. Known for his patriotism, Arden was a Veteran of the Vietnam War with the US Marines. Prior to retirement, he worked as a railroad clerk in Phoenix, AZ. He loved his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Thompson is survived by: a son, Arden Brandt Thompson; a daughter, Carrie Thompson Blackwell; four grandchildren, Megan Blasingame (Perry), Jesse Blackwell, Alex and Ashley Thompson; three great-grandchildren; Zachary, Lucas and Brayden Covington; and a brother, James Thompson of Nebraska. He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Thomas Blackwell. Arrangements have not been finalized at this time.