John was born on January 31, 1942 in Quincy IL to Fredrick Timothy Thompson and Mabel Arney. John joined the Air Force in 1961 and served at McGuire AFB NJ. And was honorably discharged in 1963. John married Berenice Mae Phillips in 1978. After moving to Liberty MO, John began working for CertainTeed and later at Lake City. John was an avid fisherman, hunter and in his later years he found a love for roses. He was a happy man with a great since of humor. He always enjoyed making children laugh. He loved his Tweety bird and Woofy.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Mabel Thompson, father Frederick Thompson and his wife Berenice Thompson.
John is survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
A Memorial Service for John will be held Friday, October 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM with a Committal Service to follow, all at White Chapel Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri 64119.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dwnwhitechapel.com for the Thompson family.
