Everett Lee “Skeeter” Thompson Jr., 59, of Hershey, died Dec. 22, 2012, at his home.
Skeeter was born on Sept. 28, 1953, in North Platte to Everett Sr. and Twila (Gilmore) Thompson.
Skeeter grew up in the Bignell area and graduated from Maxwell High School in 1970. He worked at Quick Electric in Ogallala for several years before moving to Hershey, where he worked for the gas company. Skeeter began working for the Hershey Flying Service and continued there for more than 30 years.
Skeeter was a past volunteer for the Hershey Fire Department, and a member of the Freedom Train Singers, where he played guitar.
Survivors include his daughter, Sydney Thompson, of Omaha; his mother, Twila Thompson, of Hershey; two sisters, Mary (Leo) Simants, of North Platte, and Jan Collins, of Hershey; and numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; a brother, Randy; and a sister, Diana Manary. Memorials can be made to Great Plains Hospice, the Callahan Cancer Center, or to his daughter Sydney for her education.
Online condolences can be made at adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 27, at the Hershey Baptist Church with James Moore officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.