Billy is survived by his wife, Tara, of 25 years, daughter Julia Thompson, son Trey Thompson, parents Edwin and Bobbie Thompson, sister Cindy Harrington, sister Carol and brother-in-law Brian Rawson, and many loving nephews, nieces, and extended family. Billy was a loving father, husband, son, brother, and friend to all.
Billy was born November 20, 1969, in Brownsville, Texas to Edwin and Bobbie (Jelinek) Thompson. He was named after his grandfather, Edwin Thompson and his father, Edwin William Thompson and Billy was so proud to pass the name onto his son, Trey.
Billy was a military brat and lived many places in his youth, but, in 1982 made it to Austin, Texas. He graduated from Johnston High School in 1987 and St. Edward’s University in 2006. On August 1, 1992, he married Tara Yvette Krueger in La Grange, Texas.
Billy was employed by NXP Semiconductors, where he worked in various capacities for over 20 years. Billy’s devotion to his close-knit network of family and friends was absolute and he was always happy to welcome new members. Billy was also an avid sports fan and greatly enjoyed watching his beloved Texas Longhorns with his family and friends. He was known for his humor, his incredible horticultural skills, and his love of all animals, especially his Labrador Retrievers.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home. A Celebration of Billy’s Life will be held at 9:30 A.M., Sunday, June 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Cook- Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home with Mr. Brian Rawson officiating. Burial will be held afterwards in the adjacent Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Memorial Park.
For those desiring, contributions may be made in Billy’s memory to Austin Pets Alive! and the American Heart Association.
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