Jimmie Lee Thompson

Jimmie was blessed with a very full, long, and happy life. As a young teen, he moved from Virginia to Michigan, securing his first and only job at Michigan Bell / AT&T. It was at that time he met his first wife, Jackie, at church, and fell head over heels in love. They married in 1955 and celebrated 34 years together, raising 3 loving sons before Jackie’s passing in 1989. A few years later he retired, moved to Kentucky, and in 1992, married Treva. They shared many wonderful retirement years together until her passing in 2015.

Jimmie enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing and working in his yard. He loved to sing gospel music and for decades, anchored the bass row in the church choir with his boys. He was proud of his salvation, his beautiful patio and his bowling scores. He loved his family and many friends.

Brother Thompson was a faithful member & Deacon of Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Michigan for many years and after moving to Kentucky, where he attended Fairview Memorial Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jacquelyne Thompson and second wife, Treva (Greer) Thompson, son Michael, grandson Joshua, siblings Della Mae Hester and Harold. He is survived by his children, Rob (Mary) Thompson, Randy (Dawn) Thompson, Jeff (Karol) Thompson; stepchildren, Debbie Murray, Dwayne (Tonyia) Greer, and Donna (John) Johnson. Grandchildren, Robbie, Michael, Matthew, Shelby, Adam, Caleb, Jackie, Ryan, Adam & Chelsea; step grandchildren, Shauna, Brian, Stacey, Stephanie, Bailey, Scott, Kyle, multiple great-grandchildren, and his baby sister, Shirley (Wilder) Tritt.

Funeral service will be held at 3PM on Sunday, August 31st, at the J.C. Kirby & Son Funeral Home 820 Lovers Lane Bowling Green, KY 42103. Visitation at the funeral home will be Sunday from 12:30-3PM.

A graveside service for Jimmie will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at Cadillac Memorial Gardens East, 38425 Garfield Rd, Michigan, MI 48038.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Michigan or Fairview Memorial Baptist Church, Kentucky.

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