Ellsworth Kevin Thompson

Ellsworth K. “Kevin” Thompson, 71, of Charlotte Hall, was born in Cumberland, Maryland, and grew up in the Bowling Green neighborhood of Cumberland. He attended school at St. Patrick’s School and Bishop Walsh School in Cumberland, until the family moved to La Plata while Kevin was in high school. Kevin graduated from La Plata High School in 1969. After graduating high school, Kevin drove a truck for Ray Tilghman’s Esso Distributors. In 1974, Kevin was hired by the Charles County Sheriff's Office. He began his career in the Patrol Division, but spent most of his career in the Traffic Safety Unit, where he was promoted to the rank of Corporal. He was known for being an excellent investigator of complicated fatal accidents and large or complex commercial vehicle accidents. He was injured in the line of duty, and retired from the Charles County Sheriff's Office in 1995, after 21 years of dedicated service. Kevin was proud of his service to his community with the Sheriff’s Office. He helped people, friends, and neighbors, in many special ways, and liked to work behind the scenes to make a positive difference in everyone’s life. Kevin continued to support the community through the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #24, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office Retired Officers’ Association, American Legion Post #82, Moose Lodge White Plains, and the Police Emerald Society, Baltimore. Kevin met his wife, Judy, in June 1991. She was also a Deputy Sheriff with the Charles County Sheriff's Office. From that time until his death, he was a loving and devoted companion. They enjoyed quiet evenings on the back porch of their home, watching the wildlife dance across the farm fields. Kevin loved listening to many kinds of music on those peaceful evenings, especially blues music. Kevin and Judy spent their early years traveling throughout Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. They enjoyed going to wineries, shopping for antiques, spending time near the water, and relaxing with close friends. After being a loving and devoted couple for 21 years, they finally tied the knot in 2012. In their later years they spent time playing with their dog Muffin (who they lovingly called their “four-legged daughter”) and enjoying life together in general. Kevin loved his wife Judy, and he was eternally and passionately devoted to her. Kevin battled several serious medical challenges in his later life, including back and brain surgery, and pancreatic cancer. Kevin is preceded in death by his parents, Ellsworth S. "Pete" Thompson and Roselene "Rosie" C. Thompson, and his beloved grandmother Rose S. “Nan Nan” Dowling. He is survived by his loving wife, Judith S. Thompson; step-children Cheryl (David) Yancey and Charles (Cherie) Harman; step-grandchildren Sarah Harman, Benjamin Harman, and Ethan Harman; cousins Charles J. (Carol) Dowling, Karen (Terry) Tavnner, and Donna Jean “DJ” Chism; his faithful dog Muffin; family and friends. Services are being arranged through Raymond’s Funeral Home in La Plata, Maryland. Viewing will be held from 2-4pm and 6-8pm with prayers at 7pm on Wednesday, November 2 at Raymond’s Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ignatius Church – Chapel Point in Port Tobacco on Thursday, November 3 at 10am. Interment will be at Hillcrest Burial Park in Cumberland, Maryland at 1pm on November 4, 2022. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (pancan.org) or Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #24, La Plata, Maryland. Flowers and/or notes of condolences and support can be sent to Raymond’s Funeral Home in La Plata, Maryland.

Ellsworth Kevin Thompson

September 5, 1951 - October 27, 2022