Elijah Joel Thompson Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elijah Joel Thompson of Whiteland, Indiana, born in Avon, Indiana, who passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 18, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his uncle Gary Shane Wright; his grandfather Joel Thompson; his great-grandparents, Clifford Percy Abbott, Ordell, Darleen Wright, Gerald, Gelena Brattain, Foster and Ann Thompson; and his great-aunt Diana Brattain.
He is survived by: his parents, Yvonne Cheek (Ryan) of Whiteland and Matthew Thompson of Fairland; his siblings, Haidyn Thompson of Shelbyville, Weston Thompson of Whiteland and Hayden Cheek of Whiteland; his grandparents, Gary, Janette Wright of Shelbyville, Doug, Bev Brownfield of Franklin and Theresa Brattain of Fairland; and his great-grandparent Cherol Abbott of Bonham. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 or Indiana Donor Network, 3750 Guion Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.
