Jason H. Thompson 

(February 14, 1973 – January 18, 2022)

Jason Harold Thompson, 48, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 10:44 a.m. Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home.  Memorials may be given to Saving Orphaned Animals in Shelbyville or Christ Tabernacle Church in Herrick, IL and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 N. Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Jason was born on February 14, 1973 in Shelbyville, IL.  He graduated from Shelbyville High School in the Class of 1991 and attended Lake Land College in Mattoon.  Jason was a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville and at Mason Point in Sullivan for many years.  He was a member of Christ Tabernacle Church in Herrick.  Jason was an avid sports fan and loved all animals.

He is survived by his mother, Sandra Crockett (Matt) of Shelbyville, IL; brothers, Bryson Thompson (Brittney) of Nevada and Keith Mars of Shelbyville; sister, Reble Jones (Bart) of Faxon, Oklahoma; step-grandfather, Robert “Bob” Norfleet of Shelbyville, IL; six nieces and nephews, Warren, Cassi, Allie, Ashleigh, Aiden and Asher; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Warren and June Edwards; uncle, Brad Edwards; and cousin, Jacob Edwards.