James Hardy Thompson was born January 29, 1940 to his parents, "Judge" (Rivie Lee) and Jonnie Thompson in Coffee Springs, Alabama. Hardy went to Coffee Springs High School. He was a member of Helena United Methodist Church. Hardy Thompson was married to the love of his life, Jane Hoffine Dilmore on June 6, 1992 in Pelham, Alabama. He worked and owned JHT Companies, Inc for several years. In his leisure time, he enjoyed Alabama football, spending time with his grandchildren, playing golf, and going to the lake. He was a member of the Alabama Tire Dealers, Lions Club, KIWANIS, AND VICA organizations.
James Hardy Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Rivie "Judge" and Jonnie Thompson and his sister, Marie.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jane Thompson; children, Billy Thompson (Dale), Brian Thompson (Laura), Becci McClellan (Robert), Bob Thompson (Jennifer), David Dilmore (Heather), Rachael Tolbert (Brandt); grandchildren, Caity Dovie (Tony), Ashleigh Tolbert (Michael), Lauren Tolbert, Rivie Thompson, Brianna Thompson, Megan Jetton; one great-grandchild, Benjamin Dovie; three siblings, Arie Wise (Ronnie), Barbara Morris, Charles Thompson (Martha).
Visitation will be held at Helena United Methodist Church on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 1:00 pm with a funeral service beginning at Tuesday, November 30, at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Alabama Kidney Foundation.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.southernheritagefunerals.com for the Thompson family.
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