Lonnie Dean Thompson

Lonnie Dean Thompson was born on February 4, 1950 to Willie and Willie Mae Thompson. He grew up in Oklahoma City, OK where he earned his GED. He completed business classes at Southern Oklahoma Junior College and later completed a business certification program at El Centro College in Dallas, TX.

He met Willie Etta Gray in Muskogee, OK. In 1988 the couple moved to Dallas, TX where they were blessed with two children, Imir and Timira Thompson. They raised their children in Mesquite, TX.

He was very personable and never forgot you if he met you. If you were in trouble, he wanted to help you anyway he could; whether it was giving his time, advise or money. Everyone was always welcome at the Thompson house. He wanted to know how you were doing, how you had progressed since the last time he saw you and if you wanted something to eat or drink. He was a big advocate of discipline and education.

He went to work for several companies in the area and finally settled at UT Southwestern Medical Center where he was a Building Utility Operator. After 20 years of dedicated service, he retired in 2012.

He leaves behind 3 children, Emtecia Jackson (DeAndre Sr.), Imir Thompson (Shatavia) and Timira Thompson. Five grandchildren, Jermani Jackson, Ashia Jackson, DeAndre Jackson Jr., Glori Jackson and Zyanna Thompson. He leaves seven siblings, Carnell Thompson, Jimmy Lee Tilford, Betty Jean Joubert, Donna Garrett, Marilyn Green, Kathy Leshaw and Stevie Thompson. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Willie Mae Thompson, and three siblings, Mary Jane Hughes, Clifford Thompson and Walter Lee Thompson.