I never forget sending you this picture expressing how I felt that I look like you the most in this picture I couldn’t believe it ! Your response well I would hope so ….. I am your grandfather you come from me !! lol I love you big daddy I’m going to miss your calls I’m gong to miss helping you with your electronics and phones or how to reset your passwords lol also our conversations when I knew I had accomplished something or got a reward for recognition you be so proud …. Most
Of all I will miss your chin when you hug me I could feel the little prickly of hair on your chin I loved it your voice their will never be another voice as powerful as yours we will continue to walk in your legacy and continue the life lessons you taught love you

To the family sorry for your loss just know he's in a better place you lost a brother you lost a father and grandpa everyday will get easier trust in God he will answer love you all .     love jewel

My prayers and condolences are extended to the Thompson family in the loss of John.  Please know that “Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal”…  It is my prayer that Almighty God will send peace and comfort to you at this most difficult time..  Gary, I am praying for you and the entire family . I am  sending much love  and many prayers for you all  from Marshall Texas at this time.

The Honorable Clarice Watkins  (Ret.)

We love you PawPaw 🫶🏽
Rest in heaven 🙏🏽❤️
Olivia & Jayden

Sending my heartfelt condolences out to the family. Sending love and hugs to everyone.

The Johnson family would like to offer our most sincere condolences to Cassandra and her entire family.  Cassandra  and Myron  are new neighbors and we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting Mr Thompson. May God rest his soul and may he enjoy all the blessings  God has prepared for him. Keeping this family in our prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Anette 
Carla
James 
Mr Johnson

I am so sad that I didn't get to tell you good-bye.  Thank You for being a loving and supportive Great grandfather!  I will always remember the good times we had togehter.  I love you.
_Boss Baby

Our sincerest condolences to the family. 

Rest in peace Big Daddy. You will be missed. You never met a stranger and always made those around you laugh.  

Teryn says that she will miss your FaceTimes and you making her smile-
I told her we that we will all meet again, you'll just be gone for a little while. 

Rest in love Big Daddy, I can hear you up there now,  saying: "West Siddddeee!" Lol- 

Although your presence will be absent, your memories will always remain present. 

-Toya

So sorry for your loss.   You are in my prayers.
Jane Gannaway

I miss you grandpa and I will miss hearing your voice and making you happy when I would call. Thank you for being the best great grandpa ever. 

I love you, Anaiyah ❤️

I offer my sincere condolences to the Thompson family.  It was a pleasure having John as a friend at H B Pemberton Junior and Senior High School.    He was the one that will brighten your day.  It has been years since I have seen him, but his kindness and self-assured demeanor will always be remembered.  May God comfort and give the family strength to get through  the difficult days ahead.  
 
Alzola Johnson-Hinton

Life is good, when we're young and our family is growing.  But as we age and the family begins to wither away, life may not seem as good.  Just remember to picture the moments of growth because they are your's forever ❤️.

Love you all,

Farewell my friend, "Little John".

Farewell my brother, my pal, my friend, my classmate, my ace and most of all my Military Vietnam era Veteran, Mr. John Edward,
Little John, trucking ram, Thompson!
What a great ride we shared over the years, so many great memories and good times, from Texas to Hollywood, to Long Beach and all the stops in between, we shared a friendship and brotherly bond that would last and grow even stronger for the next 60 plus years, we stayed in touch and talked & prayed together often, I will always remember your fun-loving laughter & joy, your love and dedication to your family, friends, foes or strangers always willing to  help care and share in any way you could with no strings attached but most of all your cool, calm always very respectful ways to all you would meet, and your level headed straight way you would keep all of us guys well-grounded, keeping all things 100 and in the right lane, thanks old pal for always being there, what a blessing!!!
And for all of us, love one's, family & friends, your loss to us all seems way to soon, but we can all be assured that GOD has a special place already reserved for you in that precious upper room, so just let us all share one last glance, embrace and prayer and share a tear if you must, but let it be in the good Lord where you place your heart, soul  & your trust, farewell my friend, take your rest until we meet again.

With the upmost extended brotherly love, respect and prayer your brother in life and your brother in Christ, your friend and your pal until the end of time.
James Roland "Baldy" Garrett (Joyce)
Cleveland Ohio

You were always the coolest and the cutest Dad!I love you forever.😢💔😘😘😘😘😘😘💙💙💙

My Dad was the patriarch of The Thompson Family.  He had a heart of gold that he wore on his sleeve, a true, genuine heartfelt smile that shined within his soul.  His laugh was so contagious and it made you feel good.  He servied his country with pride and was dedicated to being a Proud Retired Veteran.  
My heart is torn to pieces that I have lost My Dad and My Friend, but I find in comfort in knowing that he is resting with Lord.
Thank You Dad, for the Love, Memories you hae left me with and for being My Dad.

Your baby girl for Life,

San

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John Edward Thompson

April 19, 1945 – March 28, 2024

Pierce Brothers Crestlawn Memorial Park and Mortuary

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