John L. Thompson, Sr.

John L. Thompson, Sr. of Houston, Texas, passed away Thursday May 26, 2016 at Memorial Hermann Hospital. He was 80 years old, born on April 11, 1936 to the late James Oscar and Hallie Belle Reece-Thompson in Beaumont, TX.

John started his career at city hall in Port Arthur, TX, where he met his wife Mary. They were married in 1959 for 57 years and together, they had three children two boys and one girl. John worked in sales for many years before transitioning to his hobby as full time jeweler, which his friends lovingly called him “Goldfinger”

Throughout his life, John dedicated time to be involved in the SBISD PTA, Boys Scouts of America and Spring Branch Memorial Baseball. John was President of Ridgecrest Civic Association. John held the membership of Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus council number 4550 in Houston, TX and was a Eucharistic Minister and Usher at St. Jerome Catholic Church. He enjoyed his participation in the ACTs retreat.

A unique soul, John was all smiles and light hearted. He will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his wife Mary, and their three children John, Jr. “Butch”, Robert “Bobby” and Lisa as well as their spouses and boyfriend: Sharon, Lizette and Daniel Davis. John leaves three grandchildren: Elissa, Landry and Bryce. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws.

John and Mary have been members of St. Jerome Catholic Church since 1969 and both have volunteered in many church events.

There will be a Rosary on Friday, June 24th at 7:00 pm at St. Jerome Catholic Church located at 8825 Kempwood Dr., Houston, TX 77080. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, June 25th at 12:00 pm at St. Jerome Catholic Church. All are invited to a reception following the Memorial Service in the Fr. Raye Center.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in John’s name to the Activity Center for the future of St. Jerome.

Arrangements under the direction of Brookside Funeral Home-Cypress Creek, Houston, TX.