J.T. Thompson, 92, of Talpa, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Coleman County Medical Center. Funeral service will be 9:00 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, 400 West Pecan Street, Coleman, with Rev. Brad Slaten officiating. Burial will follow in the Talpa Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home.
J.T. Thompson was born November 27, 1923 in Talpa, to John Mark Thompson and Johnnie West Thompson. He grew up in Talpa, where he graduated from high school. He then attended Tarleton State University in Stephenville. J.T. served in the United States Army during World War II in Northern France, Rhineland and Central Europe. On August 12, 1949, he married Louise Tate in Talpa. J.T. was a rancher all of his life, was a member of the American Legion and First United Methodist Church in Coleman.
Survivors include his wife, Louise Thompson of Talpa; three daughters, Linda Sue Thompson Hallford of Talpa, Katherine “Kathie” Kay Handy and husband, Jeff, of Joshua, Teri Ann White and husband, Ricky of Coahoma; one brother, James Mark Thompson of Coleman; three granddaughters, four grandsons, eight great grandchildren and one niece, Sherrie Thompson Love and husband, Clay.
Besides his parents, J.T. was preceded in death by son-in-law, Rick Hallford.
Visitation with the family will be from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, April 22, 2016 at Stevens Funeral Home.
The family has suggested memorial donations be made to the First United Methodist Church, Coleman, the Veterans of Foreign Wars or your favorite charity.
Condolences may be left for the family online at www.livingmemorials.com.
