Obituaries

Mr. Earl Ozlin Thompson

Mr. Earl Ozlin Thompson, age 85, of La Crosse, passed away on April 17, 2026, with his loving sister, Jane, by his side. Earl was a retired VDOT employee with 32 years of service and the widower of Sharon Hayes Thompson, whom he affectionately called “Buttons”. Earl, affectionately known as Bo or BoBo to his family and friends, loved to play music. He played the guitar with his many friends in several different places over the years. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and loved to watch football while eating Reese’s peanut butter cups and honey buns, or as he called them, “the big brown donuts”, later in life. Earl is survived by his brother, Ernest Thompson and his wife, Violet of La Crosse; his two sisters: Jane Walker of La Crosse and Linda Drummonds and her husband Rick of Texas. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Bertie Thompson; his two brothers: Rufus “Dick” Thompson and Charlie Thompson; his sister, Lucille Matthews and his loving fur companion, Buddy. The family wishes to thank the staff of Pine View Rest Home and Earl’s sitters for their loving care that they gave to him. A graveside funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday April 21st at 11:00 A.M. in Crestview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made through our website, www.crowderhitecrews.com. Crowder-Hite-Crews Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Thompson family.