James R Thompson

Services for Jim Thompson, 77, of Copperas Cove will be Friday May 19, 2017 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove. Jim passed away on May 14, 2017 in Temple. He was born on August 12, 1939 in Robstown, Texas to Dan and Hazel Thompson.

Jim practiced law in Coryell, Bell and Lampasas Counties for over 40 years after being Assistant District Attorney in Nueces County for a number of years. He served in many capacities in Copperas Cove and Coryell County including City Attorney.

He represented several generations of families during his time of practice. He genuinely enjoyed helping people in their time of need.

Even though Jim was a great attorney his real passion was his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming and most anything outdoors.

Jim is survived by his wife; Donna Thompson, his children; Son, Scott and Belinda Thompson of Robstown, TX, Daughter, Jill Thompson of Rockport, TX, Daughter, Jana and Bill Richardson of Gatesville, TX and Son, Chad and Jessica Pechak of Lampasas TX; His two sisters Sharon Berryman and Dina and Rich Sullivan; Eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services have been entrusted to Crawford-Bowers, Copperas Cove.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Jim Thompson memorial fund.

c/o United National Bank

408 S. Main St.

Copperas Cove, TX 76522