Russell Shawen

Thompson III

Russ grew up in Oakton/Vienna, Virginia, during his early years and attended elementary school in Haymarket, Virginia. He later moved to Harpers Ferry, WV where he attended Jefferson High School, playing basketball and running track.

Throughout his career, he worked in IT for several businesses and organizations across the region, including Tellabs, World Airways, MITRE Corporation, and Loudoun County Government. He eventually settled in Paw Paw, WV where he enjoyed the beautiful mountain top views and selling apples.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, space, and was quite the sports fan. His favorite teams were the Washington Redskins/Commanders and the Las Vegas Raiders. He was also a musician who loved singing and playing the guitar. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and loved entertaining his grandchildren, who brought him great joy.

He is survived by his mother, Connie Sisk, and his half-brother, Eric, both of Fairfax, VA; his daughters, Shawna Thompson of Thurmont, MD, and Sierra Thompson of Fairfax, VA; and his grandchildren, Camilla Gomez, Grayson Gill, and Leilani Gill.

He will be remembered for his love of family, his music, his many interests, and the memories he leaves behind.

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at Eackles-Spencer & Norton Funeral Home, 256 Halltown Road, Harpers Ferry, WV.

The family receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

The interment will follow the funeral service at Flint Hill Cemetery, 10025 Courthouse Road, Oakton, VA 22181.