Leonard, affectionately nicknamed "Pig" and "Fox", was born on February 15, 1942 in Lockesburg, Arkansas to Kermit and Callie (Counts) Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Callie (Counts) Thompson; son, Leonard Thompson, Jr.; brother, Kenneth Thompson, Sr.; sisters, P. Oneida Thompson, Jimmie Peachlum, Ruby Nathan, Panchita Bethune, and P. Oleda Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a US Army Veteran.

He leaves memories with his daughter, Nichelle Johnson (Terry); son, Brian Thompson; stepdaughter, Shannon Romey; grandsons Jonathon Forbes and Andrew and Darrin Thompson; granddaughter, Candace Thompson; brother, Leslie Dale Thompson (Azalia); a host of many nieces, nephews, and cousins; former wife, Shirley A. Thompson; and family friend, Denise Diaz.

Visitation
Monday, July 11, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Aikens Funeral Home
2708 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Tampa, FL 33610