Eldon Thompson

GENEVA -- Eldon Dean Thompson, 80, of Fort Lane Road, a merchant for
Daytona Shells and Curios in Daytona Beach until his retirement in
1988, died Tuesday at Florida Hospital East Orlando.

Mr. Thompson, an Army-Air Corps veteran of World War II, was born in
Leroy, Iowa, and came here in 1988 from Daytona Beach, where he had
lived since 1950. He was a member of American Legion Post 120, Holly
Hill. He enjoyed the beach and surf fishing.

Survivors include a daughter, Cleta E. Thompson, Geneva; and a friend,
Charles Straner, Geneva, who helped provide for his care. Memorial
donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 310 N. Nova
Road, Ormond Beach 32174. Bellevue-Cedar Hill, Daytona Beach, is in
charge.

Daytona Beach News-Journal (FL)
Date: November 27, 1997
Edition: NO STAR
Page: 04C