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Flinten Dean Thompson

Flinten Dean Thompson

THOMPSON

Flinten Dean Thompson, 26, of Tilden, IL; born on September 9, 1995 in Red Wing, MN; passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Coulterville, IL.

Flinten worked on a farm and loved everything about his job.  He enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his friends.  Flinten always told his family he did not need a baby because he had everything he needed with his best friend and pet, Waylon.  He loved visiting his friends and had a big heart for any children, no matter who they were.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather – Charles Cox; maternal grandfather – Ronald Thompson; paternal grandmother – Mary Cox; uncle – Rick Cox; aunt – Tammy Cox.

Flinten is survived by his mother – Joy (Thompson) Merideth of St. Genevieve, MO; father – Timothy Cox of Granite City, IL; grandma – Dorothy Thompson; step dad – William Merideth; brother – Noah Thompson of St. Genevieve, MO; sister – Emily Thompson of St. Genevieve, MO. Nieces and nephews – Kobe Dodson, Kruz Dodson, Colten Thompson, and Aumora Wilhold; aunts and uncles – Ron (Breck) Thompson, Jim Thompson, Roger (Richard) Thompson, Jeff Cox, and Cindy Harsh.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family for their wishes.

Visitation will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Hahn officiating.

Interment will be held at Caledonia Cemetery in Sparta, IL.

Heil-Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. I knew flenten for yrs . Loved those kids sad to see him go ,gone but never forgotten. Prayers to Joy thompson and family

  2. Flinten was a likeable and lively boy at EAC. My sincere thoughts and prayers to his
    family.

  3. Kim Scott says:

    So very sorry for your loss. Prayer going up for your entire Family.

  4. Staci Renee says:

    So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.

  5. Lisa Rees says:

    Love you all, thoughts and prayers to you all, may Flint RIP. I will always cherish our memories ❤️

  6. The Cantrell Family says:

    So very sorry. My God’s love rest on your heavy hearts.

    • Debbie wills says:

      Loving thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. May God give you all the faith and strength to help you true this.

  7. Tina Manson Hill says:

    I’m with you in spirit during this difficult time and the days ahead Dorothy Thompson. It will be a heavy heart you are carrying, but you will get through this, as you have in the past.

  8. Mike & Barb Milam says:

    Our prayers are with you. So sorry.🙏

  9. Lori & Todd Brewer says:

    Please God out your hands on this family to help them through this time of loss..🙏🙏🙏

  10. Jeff and Lori wilson says:

    Love you all prayers and hugs may the good lord wrap his arms around you all ! Rest in peace

  11. Robert Clark says:

    My prayers are with you all

    • Denise Ebers says:

      My prayers and deepest sympathy for his family.

      • The copple's says:

        Our deepest sympathy. Flinten was a good boy. He had a temper. I’m glad we got spend a little time with him while he helped build our house. He was a great carpenter everything had to be exact.

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    • My prayers and deepest sympathy for his family.

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      • Our deepest sympathy. Flinten was a good boy. He had a temper. I’m glad we got spend a little time with him while he helped build our house. He was a great carpenter everything had to be exact.

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  1. Love you all prayers and hugs may the good lord wrap his arms around you all ! Rest in peace

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  2. Please God out your hands on this family to help them through this time of loss..🙏🙏🙏

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  3. Our prayers are with you. So sorry.🙏

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  4. I’m with you in spirit during this difficult time and the days ahead Dorothy Thompson. It will be a heavy heart you are carrying, but you will get through this, as you have in the past.

    Reply
  5. So very sorry. My God’s love rest on your heavy hearts.

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    • Loving thoughts and prayers from my family to yours. May God give you all the faith and strength to help you true this.

      Reply
  6. Love you all, thoughts and prayers to you all, may Flint RIP. I will always cherish our memories ❤️

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  7. So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to the family.

    Reply
  8. So very sorry for your loss. Prayer going up for your entire Family.

    Reply
  9. Flinten was a likeable and lively boy at EAC. My sincere thoughts and prayers to his
    family.

    Reply
  10. I knew flenten for yrs . Loved those kids sad to see him go ,gone but never forgotten. Prayers to Joy thompson and family

    Reply

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