E. Alan "Chief" Thompson

His family thought hed live to well over 90, as his parents had, but at 77 years old, Alan "Chief" Thompson, passed away suddenly doing what he loved, taking care of the lake property that he owned for the benefit of his family and everyone they called their friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 am Friday at Canfield United Methodist Church, 27 S. Broad Street, Canfield, for E. Alan Thompson of Columbiana. He was born May 9, 1940, in Youngstown, son of the late Edwin R. and Kathryn (Hoover) Thompson. He graduated from Canfield High School in 1958 and received his Bachelors Degree from Wittenberg University, where he was a proud member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. He was a member of the Canfield United Methodist Church, Argus Lodge #545 F and AM, and the Youngstown Shrine Club. He leaves his loving wife, the former Cheryl Muir, whom he married July 25, 1992, his children, Tricia Baker of Columbus, Marcy (Mike) Ross of Columbus, Wendy (Tony) Russo of Canfield, and Holly (Chris) Kotte of Columbus, Brian Titus of Chicago, Trish (TJ) Irons of North Lima, and Tommy (Gina) Titus of North Lima; two sisters Bobbie Fabish of Utah, Karen (Ken) Roth of Greenville, SC; one brother Jeff (Linda) Thompson of Allentown, PA; 22 grandchildren, and one devoted best friend, his dog Buddy. Chief loved being with his family and friends, getting to know people, spending time on the water, working on his projects, and believing in the greatness of his country. He was always there for his children and grandchildren, to whom he passed along his love of life. He embodied his favorite quote by Abraham Lincoln, "In the end, its not the years in your life that matter; its the life in your years." Friend may call Thursday from 4-7 PM at Lane Funeral Home, 65 N. Broad St., Canfield Chapel, followed by a masonic service at 7:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10 am to 10:45 at the church prior to the service. Donations may be sent in Alans name to Shriners Childrens Hospital, 290 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 or Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Rd., Canfield OH 44406. Family and friends may view this obituary and send condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.