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Jim Thompson

veteranApr 24th, 1944 - Mar 1st, 2024

Funeral:  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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Diane Musgrave

March 2nd

Sympathy and prayers for Brenda and all his family. Jim was a great guy and will be missed by many.

Jane Jones

March 2nd

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

Lee/Rhonda Ryker

March 2nd

May God rest his soul....praying for all of the family. 🙏🙏

Jeremy and Andrea Kohn

March 2nd

Sorry for your loss! Jim was a great man!

Dan&Brenda Bradham

March 2nd

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.

David & Marsha Rudy

March 2nd

We have loved Jim our whole lives…so sorry for your loss😢Thinking of your family♥️

Carl and Brenda Bandy

March 2nd

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.❤

Carla Eastberg

March 2nd

So sorry for your loss Brenda and family. Such a nice and friendly man. Prayers for all

Lee Anne Wilson

March 2nd

I'm so sorry Brenda, Randi and Jami. I am thinking of you.

Jim & Norma Jones

March 2nd

Condolences to the family.

Larry Davis

March 2nd

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 ...

Mary Reynolds

March 2nd

My condolences to the family 🙏

Bill Bryan

March 2nd

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!

Bud & Linda Martin

March 2nd

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

Judy Lusk

March 2nd

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.

Steve & Nancy Mink

March 2nd

So very sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family and many friends of Jim and Brenda.

Donna Kincaid Phillips

March 2nd

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🙏

Phil Wiley

March 2nd

Jim was a great man with a quick smile, prayers for all the family.

Cassia Wood

March 2nd

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.

Willie and Dana Johnson

March 2nd

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

Lisa Erbacher

March 2nd

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.

Mike & Kayla Anderson

March 2nd

Prayers & sorrow for the family. So many great times years ago sad to hear this news.

TERRI Gragert

March 2nd

Sending my condolences to the family. Jim was a great person!

Brad & Tina Briscoe

March 2nd

So sorry for your loss. Jim was always a friend. Prayers to family & friends.

Carolyn Scott

March 2nd

Sorry for your loss.

Judy Holroyd

March 2nd

I am so sorry Brenda,Randi,and Jami and family

Les & Stacy Higgason

March 2nd

Rest in peace Jim, no more pain, we are sure going to miss you . Until we meet again , we love you , Les And Stacy ..

JR & Julie Lewis

March 2nd

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.

Walterene Pearce lol

March 2nd

So very sorry. Hugs and blessings to all..

Steve Duncan

March 3rd

Thoughts and Prayers for his family at this difficult time.

Cathy Gray

March 3rd

I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Jim at LCC.

Tobey Rice

March 3rd

Jim was a great person and I enjoyed working with him and listening to his stories.

Brett Bennett

March 3rd

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.

Ron and Donna Gambrel

March 3rd

So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He and Brenda were such a loving couple. He will be missed. Prayers for the family.

Mary Hutchens

March 3rd

Hugs and prayers for all the family. RIP Jim

Alan and Norma Buck

March 3rd

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

Mark Smith

March 3rd

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 .

Bryan House

March 3rd

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.

Sammie Wickiser

March 4th

Mike and Sharon Gray

March 5th

So sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you Brenda, your family, and friends.

Lynn Meyer

March 4th

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.

Carl & Dana Zimmerman

March 4th

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.

Rick and Carolyn Perry

March 4th

We are so sorry for your loss!

Brian Lane

March 5th

Prayers to all. Jim will be missed by many.

 

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