Richard J. "Dickie Jim" Thompson, Sr., of Portsmouth, Virginia, passed away on June 13, 2026, at the age of 84.

Dickie Jim loved his family and friends. He retired from the Portsmouth Fire Department after 30 years of service as a Master Firefighter EMT and was a past member of Local 539 IAFF. He especially enjoyed living in Newtown and serving at Engine Company 5 on Lincoln Street. He loved his Dalmation fire dog, Cinder, and proudly embraced his Irish heritage with the spirit of Erin Go Bragh.

Dickie Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Hunley Thompson; his brothers, Jackie Thompson and Tommy Thompson, Sr.; and his sister, Marylee Thompson Upton.

He is survived by his son, Richard Thompson, Jr. (Stephanie); his granddaughters, Lacey Klose (Ryan) and Morgan Tuttle (Josh); and his five great-granddaughters, Ally Klose, Amelia Klose, Brooklyn Collins, Hattie Klose, and Mazie Collins.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.