William David Thompson

Whether you knew him as William, Bill or Tommy, you knew a man that had traveled the world but was a simple, southern boy at heart. He saved lives serving his country in war, and back home extended lives serving the community in family practice medicine.

William "Bill" Thompson was born in Laurel, Mississippi on November 25, 1936, and passed away April 21, 2020, in Dallas, Texas. After high school Bill joined the US Air Force. While stationed in San Antonio, TX he met and married Karen Sue Schwing of Middletown, OH and had two children, Michael Thompson and Melisa Thompson Dorrill.

In 1966 Bill was deployed to Vietnam where he served as a medic during the war. After returning to the United States, he was stationed at Randolf AFB in San Antonio, Spangdahlem AFB in Germany, and McChord AFB in Washington State, where he worked a a public health technician. During his service career he received a bachelors degree from the University of Maryland and was awarded both the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Presidential Citation Ribbon.

In 1976, after retiring from the Air Force as a Chief Master Sargent, Bill attended the University of Kentucky where he earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. After his graduation the family moved to Gillette, WY where he began his career in family practice medicine. He enjoyed caring for patients for over 35 years. The vast majority of this time was spent working with his dear friend, Dr. James Naramore.

Bill enjoyed playing golf, Dallas Cowboys football, and University of Kentucky basketball. In 2019 he moved to Dallas to be closer to family. He is proceeded in death by is parents, his five siblings, and his beloved wife, Karen. He is survived by son Michael Thompson and granddaughters Kelsey Yurkovic and her husband Ben Yurkovic and their son Sammy, Khloe Thompson, Maddy Thompson, Piper Thompson, Peyton Thompson; and daughter Melisa Dorrill and her husband Jeff Dorrill and grandchildren Hunter Dorrill and Tenley Dorrill Dickey and her husband Dr. Ryan Dickey. He will be laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas Ft. Worth National Cemetery. Service date is pending.