James Carl Thompson passed away March 12, 2011 and reunited with his loving wife Jewell Thompson, son Clint Hightower and daughter-in-law Letha Hightower. He is survived by his son, Charles Hightower; daughter in law, Joy Hightower; grandchildren: Gail Marie Hightower, Peggy Lynn Hightower, Larry Clinton Hightower, Belinda Diane Smith, Gaye Lynn Pohlmeyer; 13 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; aunts: Faye Mullins and Verna Saunders; special nephew and niece, Floyd and Verlene Krusleski; along with other loving family and friends. visitation will be from 6-8pm, Monday, March 14th at Brookside Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10am, Tuesday, March 15th in Brookside Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Brookside Memorial Park.