Obituary: Amos Thompson Sr. was born November 17", 1944 to the late Amos Thompson and Josie Beard in Chicago, Illinois. Both parents preceded him in death. He confessed Christ at an early age and became a member of the Sunshine ministry of the Moody Bible institute. He graduated from Cooley High School in 1965, were he began his pursuit of a career in Printing. In 1971, at the age of 25, Amos married Victoria Alexander and to this union three children were born; Sons Amos Jr. and Saint Thomas, and Daughter Judith Kathleen. Amos enjoyed many hobbies like sports (Basketball, Football, Hockey, and Baseball) and cutting hair. He also liked riding motorcycles and playing his music. However, he is known for being a Master Engineer of the Printing Press, were he expressed his joy and love. Amos retired from a career of Printing Press work in March of 1999 form BrendanMeyer Printing Company. Amos Thompson Sr. was an Veteran of the Military of the Army were he was inducted in on November 6"1966. While serving in the Army in 1967 he incurred a Spinal injury. In 1968 he received an early separation and honorable discharge due to this injury 1967. Amos Thompson Sr. departed this life Friday March 25" 2016 at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois. His memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife Victoria Thompson; son Amos (wife and daughter-in-law Lorie) Thompson; son Saint Thomas (wife and daughter-in-law Nancy) Thompson; Daughter Judith Kathleen Thompson (Son-in law David Allan Anderson); Living Sister Lena Tanner; and grand children, nephews, nieces and friends. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS We, the family of Amos Thompson, express our sincere appreciation for the many prayers, comforting messages, flowers, cards and other expressions of kindness, love and concern shown during this time. We are eternally grateful for your thoughtfulness.