James David Thompson age 82 passed away Thursday April 26, 2012 in Keller Texas. Born in Murfressbors, Tennessee Sunday Novewmber 3, 1929 he was a member of the Teamsters Local 480 of Yellow Freight where he retired in 1992 after 39 years of service. He died peacefully at his daughter’s house in Texas after battling many health issues.
He is preceded in death by wife Katherine, parents Alvie Hooker and Rose Zettie Thompson, siblings Joe Hall Thompson, Gracie Seay, Myrtle Lou Walker, Anna Ruth Underwood, Powell Thompson, and Mary Duggin.
Mr. Thompson is survived by daughter Linda Rose Martin, grandchildren James Brian Chauncy and Jamie Rose Jett, great grandson Dylan Jett Neal, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He brought music, joy, and much happiness to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be Monday April 30, 2012 from 5:00 until 9:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Goodlettsville followed by a memorial service on Tuesday, May 1st at 2:00 with Ken Castleberry officiating. Burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
The family requests that donations to the American Cancer Society be made in lieu of flowers.