Everett Lee ""Skeeter"" Thompson Jr., age 59, of Hershey, died December 22, 2012 at his home. Skeeter was born on September 28, 1953 in North Platte to Everett Sr. and Twila (Gilmore) Thompson.
Skeeter grew up in the Bignell area and graduated from Maxwell High School in 1970. He worked at Quick Electric in Ogallala for several years before moving to Hershey, where he worked for the gas company. Skeeter began working for the Hershey Flying Service and continued there for over 30 years.
Skeeter was a past volunteer for the Hershey Fire Department, and a member of the Freedom Train Singers where he played guitar.
Survivors include his daughter, Sydney Thompson of Omaha; his mother, Twila Thompson of Hershey; two sisters, Mary (Leo) Simants of North Platte, and Jan Collins of Hershey; and numerous other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father; a brother Randy; and a sister Diana Manary. Memorials can be made to Great Plains Hospice, the Callahan Cancer Center, or to his daughter Sydney for her education. Online condolences can be made at http://www.adamsswanson.com.
Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday December 27, 2012 at the Hershey Baptist Church with James Moore officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements