He worked at Nathan Feagan Painting, W.F. Hagan Painting early in his career as an estimator. Jack and Horace Spinks purchased the company and formed Spinks & Thompson Painting. After Mr. Spinks’ death Jack purchased the remaining portion of the company and established Thompson Painting, Inc. until his retirement in the early 1980s. Jack served as Vice President of the National Painting and Decorating Contractors of America as well as President of the Local Association.
He was proud of many prominent projects throughout his career that include The Astrodome, Southwestern Bell, Gerald Hines buildings, The Methodist Hospital and many River Oaks residential projects.
He was a devoted member of the St. Rose of Lima Church for over 60 years, where he was a Past President and member of the Men’s Club, Thursday Club, Honorary Chairman of St. Rose Legacy of Faith Capital Campaign and formed Rambling Roses Traveling Group with his wife JoAnn. He worked many Friday nights at the Fish Fry and Chairmanship of the Annual Bazaar. He loved his family, lake house, travel, and had a special place in his heart for wife and children.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years JoAnn Thompson, Daughters: Jackie Smith and husband Mike, Jan Crawford and husband Steve. Sons: James Thompson and wife Linda, Joe Thompson and wife Diane.
Grandsons, Andy Smith, Greg Smith and wife Roberta, Derec Thompson, Trevor Thompson and wife Jordan. Granddaughters, Jenny Cheves and husband Mark, Julie Ingram and husband Andrew and Lt. Aubrey Bennett; and husband Lt. Matthew Bennett.
Great grandsons: Alex Smith, Michael (Peanut) Smith, Collin and Caden Ingram. Great granddaughters: Kaitlyn Smith and Emma Smith.
Brothers, Raymond Earl Thompson and Kenneth John Thompson. Sisters and Brother-in-Law, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He joined the Lord on February 15, 2017.
In lieu of flowers his family request a donation be made to either St. Rose of Lima Ministry to the Bereaved or the St. Rose of Lima Legacy of Faith Capital Campaign www.stroselima.org/parish/legacy-of-faith-capital-campaign.
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