George Wright Thompson

George Wright Thompson, age 87, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Born in Boulder City, NV on April 19, 1939, he was a son of the late Benjamin Hunter and Mathilde Jane (Ray) Thompson. George graduated from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School in 1957 and went on to earn his Bachelor’s degree from American University in 1971. Throughout his career, he worked for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and later, the Department of Energy, where he served until his retirement. He was also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Outside of his professional life, he enjoyed golfing and the many simple pleasures of life.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Annemarie (Duderstaedt) Thompson; daughter, Kim Ray Thompson; and his brothers, Oliver Howie and Henry Ray Thompson. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Hunter Thompson II (Christina); grandson, Robert Christopher Hanson (Sarah); great-granddaughters, Eloise and Evelyn; daughter-in-law, Toni Thompson; along with 2 step-grandchildren and 8 step-great grandchildren.

All services will be held privately.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in George’s memory to the Brian Conley Veterans Resiliency Center, 104 S. Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709.