Winston Oliver Thompson

Winston Oliver Thompson, 72 of Stafford, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday August 10, 2014.

He was the fourth of ten children of the late Harold and Ruth Thompson. He was preceded in death by

Kenneth, Codval, Gloria, Monica, and Hyacinth. He was born on January 11, 1942 in the beautiful

Parish of Manchester, Jamaica, West Indies. Winston, Winnie, Parson, and Doc. as he was popularly

called by his siblings and friends grew up in a Christian home and was active in the church at an early age.

He loved the Lord so much as a child that he would walk around with his Bible preaching the gospel to his peers;

he was then nicknamed “Parson”. This name carried on throughout his adult life. He was known to some of his

nieces and nephews as “Uncle Parson”. He loved his family and formed a special bond with all his brothers and sisters.

At times he was a comedian telling jokes and making everyone laugh. Those who had the pleasure to be in his

company adore and admire him. Winston worked at Bellevue Hospital in Kingston Jamaica, West Indies for many

years before migrating to the United States where he continued his education and became a Registered Nurse.

Later, he became a Therapeutic Specialist until he retired in 1997. He married Barbara Elaine Clarke in 1968;

they were blessed with four children, and lived in Galveston TX., before relocating to Missouri City, TX. in 1979.

He always maintained his Christian upbringing and continued to participate in the work of the Lord. Winston was

the co-founder of the First Missouri City Seventh Day Adventist church; he also developed a special bond with his

church family and was passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, he was a friend to everyone he met,

he never turned anyone away. He also loved to travel and took many trips to his home town in Jamaica which he loved

immensely. He took several cruises with his wife and many in state trips. Winston had a passion for gardening and

growing all kinds of fruits and vegetables, something he learned as a child growing up. He always stressed the

importance of education. He said “no matter what you do in life, with an education you will always be a winner”.

Winston is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Barbara Thompson, his four children: Donnette Thompson-Williams

(David Williams Sr. spouse) of Houston, Colin Thompson of Galveston, (Penelope Thompson spouse) Kayla Thompson-Edmond

(Tony Edmond spouse) of Dallas, and Shantae Thompson of Stafford. He is also survived by four siblings: Orville Thompson,

Easton Thompson, Rita Thompson-Minor and Bassett Thompson of New York. Grandchildren: Dont’e Thompson

(recently deceased) Jennifer Williams, Colin A. Thompson, Moses Thompson, Acianna Thompson, David Williams, Jr.,

Yazmin Thompson, and Sara Thompson and a host of other relatives and friends.

2 Timothy 4:6-8

For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord,

the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto

all them also that love his appearing.

Arrangements under the direction of Garden Oaks Funeral Home, HOUSTON, TX.