Joe M. Thompson

Joe M. Thompson, 88, of Kaufman, TX went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2021. Joe was born on January 22, 1933 to Henry and Hortense Thompson in Dalhart, TX. He was drafted by the Army and served in the Korean War in 1953 and 1954. On January 12, 1956 Joe married Betty Nell Thompson Neighbors in Amarillo, TX and it's been a loving 65 years together. He worked 13 years for The Borden Company, then moved to what is now known as Huntington Labs from 1969 to 1993, where he retired after 21 years. It was in 1993 when his wife and he moved to Kaufman where they have called home ever since. He is a life long member of the VFW and at Calvary Baptist Church until he wasn't able to go anymore. He always enjoyed being involved in his kids activities like boy scouts. He spent time hunting, listening to blue grass music and going on camping trips in their RV. Joe was an avid golfer and was a board member, vice president and president, of the North Texas Sr. Golf Association. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. Joe was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. His parents Henry and Hortense, step-mother Pauline Thompson and brother Henry E. Thompson preceded him in death. Those left to cherish Joe's memory are wife Betty, sons: Gary L. Thompson and wife Kaye of Katy, TX, Mel A. Thompson and wife Mary Lou of Kaufman, TX and Matthew W. Thompson and wife Dawn of Garland, TX; granddaughters: Staci Towns and husband Joseph, Meredith Burns and husband Shane, Lauren Sinclair and husband Matt, Miranda Thompson, Jenna Thompson and Megan Thompson; grandson Caleb Thompson and wife Shelby; 7 great grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends who will miss him dearly.

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