Elijah Joel Thompson

Elijah Thompson, 18, of Whiteland, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

He was born on September 24, 2007, in Avon.

Elijah is survived by his mother, Yvonne (Wright) Cheek and husband, Ryan, of Whiteland; father, Matthew Thompson of Fairland; sister, Haidyn Thompson of Shelbyville; brothers, Weston Thompson and Hayden Cheek, both of Whiteland; grandparents, Gary and Janette Wright of Shelbyville, Doug and Bev Brownfield of Franklin, and Theresa Brattain of Fairland; great-grandmother, Cherol Abbott of Bonham. Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Gary Shane Wright; grandfather, Joel Thompson; great-grandparents, Clifford Percy Abbott, Ordell and Darleen Wright, Gerald and Gelena Brattain, and Foster and Ann Thompson; and great-aunt, Diana Brattain.

Elijah was currently in his junior year of high school, and he had attended Franklin Community and Waldron High Schools. He enjoyed running cross country.

He enjoyed gaming, telling jokes and dancing.

Elijah loved spending time with his family and friends. He had a kind, sweet and loving heart.

Visitation will be from 1 to 3 pm, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at the funeral home, with Pastor George Mitchell officiating.

Interment will be at Miller Cemetery in Shelby County.

Memorial contributions may be made to Riley Hospital for Children, 500 N. Meridian St., Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 or Indiana Donor Network, 3750 Guion Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222.

Online condolences may be shared with Elijah’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.