Harry E. Thompson, 94, of Carlisle, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 at home.  He was born on May 6, 1926 in Langhorne, Bucks County and was a son of the late John Carter Thompson, Sr. and Audrey Knowles (Stradling) Thompson.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, M. Aliene (Bisson) Thompson, two daughters; Kathleen (husband David) Walton of Carlisle and Susan Thompson (husband Neale Messina) of Newtown, and one son Ed (wife Susie) of Carlisle. Grandchildren Craig Walton, Elizabeth Space (husband Clint,) and Scott Walton (wife Cheyenne.)  He is remembered lovingly by great-grandchildren Wyatt, Laurel, and Henry Space, and Winona Walton.  Harry is also survived by sisters Kathryn M. Hill, Carlisle, and Sara A. Kresge, Loysville and sister-in-law Lulu M. Bisson, Richboro.  He was predeceased by brothers Rodman C. and John C. Thompson Jr. and sister, Bertha I. Ludwig.

Harry, along with his wife, were longtime dairy farmers on Fountain Farm in Bucks County before moving in 1987 to Dickinson Twp., Cumberland County to continue their dairy farm.  Harry was a member of the PA Holstein Association and along with his wife was inducted into the PA Holstein Hall of Fame in 2010. He belonged to Middletown Grange #684 for over 50 years. He was devoted to his family and to his Registered Holstein cattle, exhibiting prize-winning cattle at local, state, and National shows.  Harry took pride in breeding and showing cows and he encouraged youth to do the same. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Youth Showmanship Contest in 1997 at the All American Dairy Show which has grown into the largest contest of its kind.

A visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2020 followed by a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. in the Ewing Brothers Funeral Home, 630 S. Hanover St., Carlisle with Pastor Chris Renner officiating.  Burial will be at a later date in the Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church Cemetery in New Hope.  Memorial contributions may be made to All-American Dairy Foundation, c/o Miriam Miller, 312 Chervid Court, Harrisburg, PA 17112 (memo showmanship) www.allamericandairyfoundation.com .  www.Since1853.com.