Roy Ray Thompson

Roy Ray Thompson was born September 25, 1942, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Roy passed away on January 12, 2022. He was the son of O.F. Thompson. He was raised by his mother, Francis Meadows, and his stepfather, James Meadows. Roy grew up in Frisco, Texas.

Roy was preceded In death by his son, Christopher Ray Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eva M. Lanicek Thompson of Dallas, Texas, son, Shane Thompson and wife, Samantha of Houston, Texas, daughter, Monica Thompson of Lewisville, Texas. Nephews, Rickey Lanicek and wife Julie, Daniel Lanicek and wife, Kim. Also several cousins and many friends and associates.

Roy was the proud grandfather to his four grandchildren: Mickey, Molly, Lilly, and Keely. Roy was a caring husband for Eva and loved his children and grandchildren immensely. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for them. He loved to travel to Houston, Texas to spend the holidays with his grandchildren.

Roy graduated from Frisco High School. He was a varsity football and basketball player. He attended University of North Texas.

He loved to build custom hot rod cars. Roy was a veteran of the US Navy. He was very proud of his service on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during the Vietnam War, also participated in the CUBAN MISSLE CRISIS. He was the plane captain for an F-4 Phantom. He was very proud of the fact that of all the F-4s in the Navy, he, his aircraft, and his pilot were chosen to attend the Paris Air Show. Roy was in the automobile service business his entire life, he worked until the day he died. He loved anything having to do with Frisco, Texas. Also, Willie Nelson, collecting 1st edition books, and the Dallas Cowboys. Roy was loved by everyone and never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks for the love, friendship and support given by everyone.

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