John enjoyed being involved in his local church and Sunday school at Calvary Baptist Church.
In his later years, John enjoyed playing dominoes and listening to Norwegian folk music.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
John is survived by his wife, Sherrilyn Thompson; daughters, Debra Ireland and DeeDee Carpenter; stepsons, Bobby Rice, Bill Rice and Burt Rice; stepdaughter, Tamara Bowen; grandson, Shaun Ireland; and granddaughter, Noel Claire Carpenter.
A visitation for John will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North St, Nacogdoches, Texas 75965, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM.
John will be laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery, Nacogdoches, Texas.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com for the Thompson family.
