Lee C. Thompson, 74, of Emmaus, died Aug. 28, 2017, at Cedarbrook Nursing Home, Allentown. Born in Emmaus, he was the son of the late Clarence and Arlene (Hinkle) Thompson.

He was a supply clerk for the Colgate-Palmolive Manufacturing Co. for several years.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by a brother, Dale, of Henderson, Nev.; sister, Sandra Leister, of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; sister-in-law, Mary; companion, Derrick Hamilton; four nieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, Barry and Bruce.

Arrangements were made by the Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, Emmaus.