Roger Ronald Thompson, 79, of Rhome, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2022. Ronnie, as he was known by his family, was born December 22, 1942, in San Antonio to the late Hugh Mac and Inez Thompson (Compton).
He was a member of Aurora Baptist Church where many senior luncheons were enjoyed, and a lifetime member of VFW Post 2205 in Denton, Texas. He appreciated the “lake life” to include fishing and camping, so much that he found himself working at Camping World for many years. As an avid Dallas Cowboys fan, he rarely missed a game. He even had an entire room filled with Cowboys paraphernalia.
He enlisted in the US Navy in 1959 and traveled the world as a photographer until his retirement in 1979 as a Petty Officer First Class. His awards and commendations include the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal w/4 bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device, Meritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, and the Good Conduct Medal (5th award),
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his daughter, Andrea (Christopher) Van Houten of Phenix City, Alabama; brothers Tommie (Patricia) Thompson of Coppell, and Joe Thompson of Uvalde, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Roger is preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Bettie Nell (Wilson); siblings Wayne (Diane) of Hickory, Kentucky, and Bonnie (Joe) Salazar of Houston; and granddaughter Stephanie Van Houten of Phenix City, Alabama
Family and friends may call on Tuesday October 11 from 10 to 11am at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home, 5725 Colleyville Blvd. in Colleyville, Texas. A graveside service, to include military honors, will occur in the Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park at 11am. A memorial service honoring Roger will follow at 2pm at Aurora Baptist Church, 201 Derting Rd., in Aurora, Texas with a reception afterward.
Although his loss leaves a void in the hearts of his family and friends, they take comfort in knowing that he is in Heaven, reunited with those gone before him.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.blubonnethills.com for the Thompson family.
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