John Maurice Thompson, 62, of Crab Orchard Road in Lancaster, died Friday, May 30, 2014, at Fort Logan Hospital in Stanford, Kentucky. Born August 22, 1951, in Lancaster, John was the son of the late Maurice Kermit Thompson and Ruby Baird Thompson. A lifetime resident of Garrard County, John was a dedicated member of the Living Church of God. John dabbled in farming but his passion was his Marathon Mini Market at 3527 Lansdowne Drive, Lexington, Kentucky, which he successfully owned and operated for 32 years. John possessed a sharp wit and wicked sense of humor. John was generous to a fault; always willing to step up and help others. John loved music of all genres from gospel to Charlie Daniels and he loved vintage cars. John was preceded in death by his parents and his brother-in-law, Agnew Darrell Hughes. John is survived by his daughter, Shannon Renee Thompson (Cammle Ford) whom he worshiped and adored; his sister, Phyllis Thompson (Hughes) Halloran (Pat Halloran); his niece, Lindsay Hughes Thurston (John W. Thurston) and many friends. Services for John will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at Ramsey Funeral Home by Rev. Lambert Greer with burial following in Lancaster Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Benny Witt, Richie Hawley, Cammle Ford, John W. Thurston, Gene Hampton, Joe Uliaz, Avery Hoskins & Bobby Powell. Honorary bearers will be: Alvin & Goable Brickey, Jerry Davis, Jim Belcher, Pat Halloran & J.W. Holtzclaw. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may go to God's Pantry, the Garrard County Animal Shelter or the charity of one's choice. Friends and family may leave comments or special memories on his tribute wall at www.ramseyfuneralhome.com