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Apr 24th, 1944 - Mar 1st, 2024Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora
Burial: Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, with the presentation of military funeral honors
Visitation: 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home
James D. Thompson, age 79, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Friday morning, March 1, 2024, at HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital in Effingham.
Jim was born April 24, 1944, in Harter Township, Clay County, Illinois, the son of Elmer and Ona (Harmon) Thompson. He was united in marriage to Brenda K. Wyman on June 8, 1973, in Flora.
Jim served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam, earning the rank of Sergeant. He was a member of and served as past commander of both the Flora American Legion Post 14 and Flora VFW #3999. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Anthony Doherty Lodge #1111 in Cisne, and was a Shriner. Jim had worked at Halliburton and for the City of Flora, and was the service and parts manager at Wilson Motor Sales in Flora. He later worked at the Lawrence Correctional Center. He particularly enjoyed taking care of his yard, socializing with friends, and the good memories of the times his brothers and family would get together with their guitars to play music. And his grandkids truly brightened the days when he could spend some time with them.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years: Brenda Thompson of Flora; 2 daughters: Randi Thompson of Cropsey and Jami (Eric) Lewis of Bible Grove; 4 grandchildren: Blake Thompson (Emily Robertson), Sierra Buffington, Chloe Lewis, and Colin Lewis; a great-grandson: Carter Thompson; 2 brothers: Bob (Ruth) Thompson and Dave (Linda) Thompson; a sister-in-law: Sandra Thompson; several nieces and nephews; a friend who was very much a brother: Sam Oulrey; and longtime friends, Les and Stacy Higgason.
He was preceded in passing by his parents; and a brother: Willie Thompson.
A funeral will begin at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Burial will be in Orchard Hill Cemetery, Louisville, with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the donor’s choice of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Hospitals for Children, or Fur A Good Paws in Flora, and any of these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com
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Sympathy and prayers for Brenda and all his family. Jim was a great guy and will be missed by many.
Brenda, sorry for your loss. Jim was a very nice person. I grew up knowing the Thompson family and loved them all, seems like yesterday. God bless, Jane Jones
May God rest his soul....praying for all of the family. 🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss! Jim was a great man!
So sorry for your loss Jim was a great guy and a good friend. We have a Lotta good memories with him and Brenda may God comfort you all in this sad time.
We have loved Jim our whole lives…so sorry for your loss😢Thinking of your family♥️
We are so sorry to hear of Jim passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Sending hugs and love to all of you.❤
So sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Such a nice and friendly man. Prayers for all
I'm so sorry Brenda, Randi and Jami. I am thinking of you.
Condolences to the family.
I'm very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I first met Jim when we started Flora High School the same year and became good friends. FTHS Class of 1962 ...
My condolences to the family 🙏
Brenda and family, so sorry to hear of Jim passing. Jim was a great guy, longtime friend and classmate (1962); he will be missed by all. God bless!
Brenda;Randi and Jami: We are so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was one of the good guys! We liked him and enjoyed visiting with him when we saw him. Please know that y’all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. RIP Jim
I remember Jim when he worked at Wilson motors. He was a very nice man. I am sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. R.I.P. Jim.
So very sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family and many friends of Jim and Brenda.
Brenda and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. Prayers and comfort to you and your family in the coming days🙏
Jim was a great man with a quick smile, prayers for all the family.
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. Jim was a great man. He will be missed by many. My prayers are with his family and friends.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing he was always pleasant and soft spoken man to be around and was always a a good coworker Our deepest condolences to the family
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Jim. I have always admired Jim and Brenda their family and all the Thompson men. May God hold you all and comfort you. I do understand.
Prayers & sorrow for the family. So many great times years ago sad to hear this news.
Sending my condolences to the family. Jim was a great person!
So sorry for your loss. Jim was always a friend. Prayers to family & friends.
Sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry Brenda,Randi,and Jami and family
Rest in peace Jim, no more pain, we are sure going to miss you . Until we meet again , we love you , Les And Stacy ..
We are so sorry. Deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you. Jim was a good man and I (Julie) sure enjoyed working with him.
So very sorry. Hugs and blessings to all..
Thoughts and Prayers for his family at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Jim at LCC.
Jim was a great person and I enjoyed working with him and listening to his stories.
Glad to know and work with Jim at Lawrence Correctional Center , he was a genuine nice guy and always took care of us Maintenance Workers . RIP old friend.
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He and Brenda were such a loving couple. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.
Hugs and prayers for all the family. RIP Jim
Sympathy is extended to The Family , Friends and Community. An Outstanding Citizen ,Proud Veteran , All Around Good Guy , deserving of the Utmost Respect has passed. May He Rest in Peace
Brenda and family, So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I was fortunate to have known and worked with him. One of the most honest men that I have ever had the privilege to have known. He was good to me and I hope that he could say the same about the way I treated him. May God bless you all .
I worked with Jim at Lawrence CC since 2000 when he started and I transferred there. He was a great guy to work with, quiet at times but always did his job and worked well with everybody. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and family. May he RIP. God bless you.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you Brenda, your family, and friends.
Dear Brenda, I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I remember spending time with you two when you were first married. You were such a great, loving couple. Please take care of yourself. May Jim rest in peace.
We are sorry to hear of Jim's passing. What a great friend for many years. Brenda, Randi, and Jami we will keep you in our prayers. Many blessings to the Thompson family.
We are so sorry for your loss!
Prayers to all. Jim will be missed by many.
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