He graduated from Petersburg High School on 1960 and proudly served in the United States Army from 1964-1967. He then married the love of his life and settled in Lubbock, TX. He worked 35 years at Eagle-Picher Manufacturing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Edward Thompson; beloved wife, Bobbie Thompson; daughter, Michelle Watts, and significant other, Shirley Sims.
He is survived by two daughters, Teresa Finley and husband Collin of Joplin, MO, Sandy Santos of New Jersey; son, Michael Thompson and wife Selena of Plano, TX; eleven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and all that knew him.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel with a Graveside Service at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Petersburg Cemetery in Petersburg, TX.
Please visit www.resthavenfuneralhome.com for online tributes.
