Celebrating the life of
John B. Thompson, II
September 20, 1919 - February 05, 2013
Savannah - John B. Thompson died Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at Spanish Oaks Retreat under Hospice care at the age of 93.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Brown Thompson. He was born and raised in Crockett, Texas. After joining the Army Air Corps in 1939, he was transferred to Savannah where he met and married Mary, his wife of 70 years. He served in WWII in New Guinea on B-25's and in Korea. After serving in the Air Force as Chief Master Sergeant at Hunter Air Force Base, he retired in 1962. He was then employed at Kaiser Chemical until he retired in 1981. He is survived by his children, John Thompson III Linda, Eddie Thompson Eva, Cathy Thompson Spivey Mike, and Jimmy Thompson Lori; 9 Grandchildren; and 21 Great Grandchildren.
Visitation will be on Thursday, February 7, 2013 from 5-7 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The funeral service will held at 1:30 pm Friday, February 8 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Harold Thompson, Kenny McDonald, Jamie Thompson, Stephen Ralston, Brian Gilbert, and Miles Simmons. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
To the Thompson Family, I had the pleasure of visiting with John at Spanish Oaks. We had some interesting conversations and he enjoyed our music sessions. I will miss him.
- Dennis Smith, Richmond Hill, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Teammate Tina Ralston and Family during your time of loss. Pinova, Inc.
- Pinova Inc Teammates, Brunswick, GA
I always enjoyed seeing your dad at Spanish Oaks. I would always look for him when I was there with Robert. It was such a pleasure to have met such a gentleman. I know you will sorely miss your dad, but we know he is in Heaven with God and his wife for their happy reunion.
- Sandra Rushing, South Guyton, GA
John, Linda, and Family- We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Craig & Mary Kay Duede
- Craig Duede, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear John, Linda and Family, Our deepest symapthies are with you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Julie and Mike Estvander
- Julie Estvander, Savannah, GA
Sorry about your Dad. We will be praying for you need a friend call me.
- Andy Webb, Swainsboro, GA
John, Linda, and Family, We celebrate with you the life of your dad and pray for God's comfort to sustain you. God Bless you, Tommy & Lynn Beasley
- Tommy Beasley, Lawrenceville, GA
To the Thompson Family, I had the pleasure of visiting with John at Spanish Oaks. We had some interesting conversations and he enjoyed our music sessions. I will miss him.
- Dennis Smith, Richmond Hill, GA
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Teammate Tina Ralston and Family during your time of loss. Pinova, Inc.
- Pinova Inc Teammates, Brunswick, GA
I always enjoyed seeing your dad at Spanish Oaks. I would always look for him when I was there with Robert. It was such a pleasure to have met such a gentleman. I know you will sorely miss your dad, but we know he is in Heaven with God and his wife for their happy reunion.
- Sandra Rushing, South Guyton, GA
John, Linda, and Family- We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Craig & Mary Kay Duede
- Craig Duede, Richmond Hill, GA
Dear John, Linda and Family, Our deepest symapthies are with you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Sincerely, Julie and Mike Estvander
- Julie Estvander, Savannah, GA
Sorry about your Dad. We will be praying for you need a friend call me.
- Andy Webb, Swainsboro, GA
John, Linda, and Family, We celebrate with you the life of your dad and pray for God's comfort to sustain you. God Bless you, Tommy & Lynn Beasley
- Tommy Beasley, Lawrenceville, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
