James Blane Thompson passed away

[kyreels]

James Blane Thompson ("Blane"), 82, of Cloverport, Kentucky died Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Breckinridge Health in Hardinsburg. Blane was a long-time ORCA member and prolific reel collector. He was a great tournament fisherman, and a machinist of notable skill.

He was a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana, served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired machinist from Colgate.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James V. and Naomi Atwell Thompson; a brother, Michael Thompson; and two grandchildren, Mathew N. Howze and Benjamin R. Cecil.

Survivors include his wife, Evelyn P. Thompson of Cloverport; two children, David Cecil of Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Gina Ann Goodman of Tallahassee, Florida; and two grandchildren, Ashley M. Cecil and Blaine L. Howze.

I will personally remember Blane as one of the most friendly of the collectors of Kentucky Reels, and one that freely shared his knowledge and time. He will be greatly missed by ORCA and the collecting community.

[john elder]

So sorry to hear. Please pass on my sympathies to the family, Matt.

John

[Mike N]

Very sorry to hear such sad news. May God bless and welcome him and comfort his family and loved ones.

Mike N.