Benton Joseph “Ben” Thompson, Jr.
August 15, 1950 – January 31, 2022
Benton Joseph “Ben” Thompson, Jr., 71, of Prince Frederick passed away January 31, 2022 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. He was born August 15, 1950 in Alexandria, VA to Benton Joseph Sr. and Mildred Patricia (Reynolds) Thompson. Ben graduated from Essex Catholic High School, where he was an accomplished fencer. He received a fencing scholarship to NYU but ultimately attended and graduated from St. Peter’s University in Jersey City, NJ with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree. He lived in New Hampshire for over 30 years. Ben married his wife Deborah on March 28, 2015 and they lived in Bloomfield, NJ before moving to Prince Frederick 5 years ago. Ben was a fraternity brother and a life scout. He enjoyed riding motorcycles for 46 years and taught skiing lessons to the handicapped. He loved being outdoors and everything that came with it and he greatly missed his dog Squire.
Ben is survived by his loving wife Deborah Thompson, daughter Lisa Ann Van Dyke and her husband Robert, stepson TJ Roberts, grandchildren Liam, Landon, and Olivia Van Dyke and Soleil, Kingston, and River Roberts, sister Elizabeth “Liddy Bit” LaMagna, numerous nieces, a great niece, two great nephews and many relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Ben’s name may be made to the American Kidney Fund at the address and link below.
Visitation
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
11:00 AM
Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
1601 W Mt Harmony Road
Owings, MD 20736
Contributions
American Kidney Fund
11921 Rockville Pike
Suite 300
Rockville, Maryland 20852
Condolences
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3 Feb 2022
2:58pm
Ben was a true gentleman, loved by all. His warmth, friendliness and quick wit won the hearts of all who knew him. I will miss him very much, but I am so grateful to have had his friendship.
City
Waldorf
State
Maryland
3 Feb 2022
9:46pm
To Debbie and family: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy at the passing of Ben. My heart goes out to all of you. Despite having known Ben only a few years, he made it easy to like him and feel comfortable in his presence at first encountering him. It was always interesting to talk with him and have him tell stories of his past adventures. I pray he is resting in God’s peace free of all pain and worries. May God grant his wife, Debbie, and his loved ones comfort and strength in the days ahead. God Bless you all!
City
FORESTVILLE
State
Maryland
13 Feb 2022
2:00pm
My condolences to Debbie and her family and to Ben’s family. It is so difficult to sum up a lifetime in so few words. I’ve known Ben since high school days where we were classmates, teammates and bandmates. Ben was a gentle man and a gentleman as long as I’ve known him. He was a good Scout, and excellent fencer and he loved his family, his motorbikes, music and a good dog. I will miss him to the end of my days. So long, buddy. I love you and I’ll see you on the other side.
City
Raleigh
State
NC
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Ben was a true gentleman, loved by all. His warmth, friendliness and quick wit won the hearts of all who knew him. I will miss him very much, but I am so grateful to have had his friendship.
To Debbie and family: I would like to extend my deepest sympathy at the passing of Ben. My heart goes out to all of you. Despite having known Ben only a few years, he made it easy to like him and feel comfortable in his presence at first encountering him. It was always interesting to talk with him and have him tell stories of his past adventures. I pray he is resting in God’s peace free of all pain and worries. May God grant his wife, Debbie, and his loved ones comfort and strength in the days ahead. God Bless you all!
My condolences to Debbie and her family and to Ben’s family. It is so difficult to sum up a lifetime in so few words. I’ve known Ben since high school days where we were classmates, teammates and bandmates. Ben was a gentle man and a gentleman as long as I’ve known him. He was a good Scout, and excellent fencer and he loved his family, his motorbikes, music and a good dog. I will miss him to the end of my days. So long, buddy. I love you and I’ll see you on the other side.