Donald Gene Thompson

Donald “Don” Gene Thompson, 72, of New Castle passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Hancock Regional Hospital. He was born January 23, 1954 in New Castle to the late Donald Dean and Harriett A. (Carter) Thompson.

Don graduated from New Castle High School in 1972, where he proudly served as a drum major in the marching band, before going on to earn his bachelor's degree in Education from Ball State University. Dedicated to his community and youth sports, he spent more than 20 years coaching Babe Ruth Baseball and found joy in refereeing and umpiring high school baseball and basketball games. In his earlier years, Don also enjoyed spending time on the golf course, and he retired from Draper in Spiceland.

Above all of his accomplishments and hobbies, Don cherished nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan, never missing a single event they were involved in, whether it was a school program or a sporting match.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Patty (Stephens) Thompson; children, Chad (Brandy) Thompson and Jennifer (Michael) Loveless; grandchildren, Rylee Thompson, Austen Thompson, Tyler (Allie) Thompson, Aidan Loveless and Cole Loveless; a brother, Keith Thompson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A celebration of life for Don will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 20, 2026 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Pastor Wes Comer, Rev. Ethan Hethcox and Sheriff John Sproles officiating. A visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Babe Ruth Baseball, Sue Ann Wortman Cancer Center, 801 N. State St., Greenfield, IN 46140 or Little Blessings c/o Victory Church by Clicking Here. You may express condolences or share a memory of Don at www.hinsey-brown.com.