John passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Tyler. He was born June 9, 1940, in Pittsfield, MA to John Charles Thomson Sr. and Geraldine Flynn Thomson.
He honorably served in the U.S. Army for over 22 years, retiring in 1979 at the rank of Master Sergeant. His tours of duty included West Germany, Korea and Vietnam and he earned the Bronze Star Medal. After retiring from active duty, he utilized his master’s degree in computer science with managerial positions at Tyler Pipe, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, and Computer Associates.
He is survived by his loving family including son Lt. Gen. (retired) John C. Thomson III and his wife Holly; grandsons Tyler and Parker Thomson; daughter Maria Brown and her husband James; granddaughter Lauren Moore and her husband Scott; and great grandchildren Everett and Hollyn Moore. He is also survived by three sisters, Sandra Thomson, Rita Sullivan and Charlene Blanton, and one brother, Kevin Thomson.
If desired, memorials in Master Sergeant Thomson’s honor may be made to Army Emergency Relief: https://www.armyemergencyrelief.org/donate/
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