Dr. Lancelot C. A. Thompson

September 10, 2016

Lancelot C.A. Thompson 91, passed away September 10, 2016, at his home after a lengthy illness. A native of Mt. Airy, Hanover, Jamaica he was Professor of Chemistry since 1958, Assistant Dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Student Services, and since 1968 to 1988 Vice President of Student Affairs at University of Toledo. Dr. Thompson was Professor Emeritus of Chemistry. An honors graduate of Morgan State University, he earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry in 1955 from Wayne State University joining the University of Toledo as their first African American full time faculty in 1958. Dr. Thompson was a longtime member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church where he sang in the choir. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Phi Boule Fraternity as well as many professional and academic organizations. He was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the field of higher education. He had been a mentor to many, a teacher to most and a human being to all. His service to the Toledo community was without bounds. He represented the City of Toledo and the University of Toledo as a member of the New York Academy of Science, National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and their Executive Board, and the American Chemical Society to name a few. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Naomi Sims Thompson; son, Lancelot (Ronnie) Jr. of New York, NY; daughters, Carol Thompson of Toledo, Angela (George) Klinedinst of Miami, FL; grandchildren, Zachary Smith, Alexandra Thompson, Miles Thompson; great-grandchild, Remy Smith; sisters, Carmen Reynolds and Cynthia Gordon; brother, Frederick Thompson; sister-in-law, Nellie Richards; brother-in-law, Edwin (Marjorie) Sims; longtime friend and secretary, Diana Shane; his St. Andrew's Episcopal Church family and many nieces, nephews other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be Saturday 4:00 p.m. including Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Phi Boule' Fraternity services at 4:30 p.m., funeral services at 5:00 p.m. St. Andrew's Episcopal Church 2770 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, OH. Rev. Elizabeth Frank celebrant. Interment will be private. Memorial donations can be made to his church or the charity of the donor's choice . Dale-Riggs Funeral Home, Inc. Memorial Service will be Monday September 19, 2016 @ 6:00 pm at the University of Toledo Student Union Auditorium. . Dale-Riggs Funeral Home 572 Nebraska Ave Toledo, OH 43604-8542 (419) 248-4254  . -