Obituary of James R. Thompson

ThompsonJames James R. (Jimmy) Thompson James R. (Jimmy) Thompson, age 66 of Buckhannon, WV died Sunday, May 25, 2008 at his home. He was born November 26, 1941 at Montgomery, WV, a son of the late George Elmer and Minnie Marie Ward Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Michael Keith Thompson. On February 27, 1981 he married Brenda S. Skaggs who survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Georgia Melody Thompson of Beckley, WV; one son, James R. Thompson, II of Harmony, NC; one grandson, Ronin Jor’el Copning-Thompson; best buddies, Frank Hoover and Dutch of Buckhannon and Leonard Lancaster of Hico, WV; one niece, Michelle Alvarez and family of Princeton, WV and one nephew, Michael Keith Thompson, II and family of Summersville, WV. He also has many extended family and friends throughout the United States. Many loving thanks to his caregivers, Tracy Van Norman and family, Roy Chapman, Juanita Andrews and Peoples Hospice. Mr. Thompson was a rock crusher for Stone Co., Inc. and a Catholic by faith. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was a charter and life member of the Eugene Skaggs VFW Post #7695 of Ansted, WV, a 30 year member of the Ansted VFD, Deputy Fire Marshall for the State of WV, a registered EMT with fire and water rescue, a member of the ALERT team and a member of the Knights of Pythias. A memorial service will be held 1 PM, Saturday, June 7, 2008 at VFW Post #7695 in Ansted with Father Roy Gene Crist as celebrant. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be sent to the Eugene Skaggs VFW Post #7695, Main St., Ansted, WV25812. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial Service Saturday, June 7, 2008 1:00 PM VFW Post #7695 Ansted, WV