Age 43, of Ross Twp., passed away September 1, 2012. Beloved son of Betty J. (Bauer) and the late Alfred E. Thomson III; brother of Alfred E. (Kelli) Thomson IV, and David E. Thomson; uncle of Aidan, Gavin, Keegan, Sterling, Zachary, and Connor; also survived by his long time friend, Kathy Johnson. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edwin and Virginia Bauer. Friends will be received on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. at the H. P. BRANDT FUNERAL HOME, INC., Ross Twp., 412-364-4444. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Online condolences may be offered at: