Merlin E. Thompson Obituary
We bid farewell to Merlin E. Thompson (Floyd, Virginia), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 1, 2026 at the age of 99. Merlin touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jeff Thompson and Virgie Thompson; and his siblings, Sherman Thompson, Arlie Thompson, Angie Cox, Una Thompson, Bain Thompson, Eleanor Kilduff and Harold Thompson.
He is survived by: his brother Breman Thompson; his wife Livie Thompson; his children, Janice Shortt (Michael), Joyce Midkiff (Ronnie) and Sherrell Thompson (Sheila); his grandchildren, Ashlee Weeks (John), Ryan Shortt (Hope) and Christopher Thompson (Jessica); his great grandchildren, Peyton and Grayson Weeks; and his grandchildren, Braylee, Austin Shortt, Case, Craig and Johannah Thompson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Medical Charities of Floyd County, supported through the Floyd Tractor Run, an organization close to the family's heart.
