Lawrence E. Thompson, 79, of North Vernon, passed away at 8:46 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at the Ascension St. Vincent Jennings County Hospital.

A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Sawyer-Pickett Funeral and Cremation Service. Rev. Dale Boyd will officiate. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Born on April 17, 1945, in Louisville, KY, Lawrence was the loving son of William and Catherine (Bell) Thompson. He was united in marriage to Kathlean Young on August 3, 2001. She survives.

Lawrence better known to all who loved him as "Birdman" for his love of birds and nature in general. He had many jobs over the years but was mostly known for driving a cab and filling vending machines. Birdman was a jokester always making people laugh. He liked being surrounded by people especially his family and friends. Birdman never met a stranger, always enjoyed a good conversation with anyone he met.

In addition to his wife, Kathlean Thompson of North Vernon, survivors include daughters, Tiffany (Clay) Ruble, Tonya Sebree, and Judi Ewing; sons, Larry Thompson Jr., Benji Thompson, and Charles Thompson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Birdman was preceded in death by his parents, William and Catherine Thompson; son, Billy Thompson; sisters, Maryann Kaiser, and Catherine Hardy.

Memorial donations can be made through the funeral home to the Alzheimer's Association.