James I Thompson, Jr., 90 of Arnold, MD previously of Claymont, DE, died August 25, 2009 at the home of his daughter Leslie Campbell in Arnold, MD after a short illness.

He was born Sept 19, 1918 in Penniman, VA to James I Thompson Sr. and Lola Isaacs Thompson. He graduated from Claymont High School and University of Delaware with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering. He served in the US Army during World War II for 5 years. He was then employed by Atlas Chemical, ICI America and Astra Zeneca where he retired in 1981. He loved dogs, chess, bowling, gardening and chocolate.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Helen McNight Thompson. He is survived by his two sons, John Thompson of Landenberg, PA, Stephen Thompson of Fort Collins, CO, his daughter Leslie Campbell of Arnold, MD; his brother, Ken Thompson of Catonsville, MD; 4 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, a great grandson and his faithful Jack Russell Terrier, Rusty.

His children will hold a private memorial to honor their father. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice of the Chesapeake, 445 Defense Highway, Annapolis, MD 21401. (www.hospicechesapeake.org). Online condolences may be made at www.barrancofuneralhome.com.