James Michael Thompson

James Thompson Obituary

James Michael (Mike) Thompson, 68, of Montvale, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Glade Creek Lutheran Church with the Rev. Stephen Shackelford officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 8, 2010, from 2 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jan. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for James Thompson

15 Entries

February 8, 2010

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Ruth Adams

January 10, 2010

Mike was my son in law for many years. He continued to remain in touch with me, and was a good friend. I was saddened by his loss and he will be greatly missed.

Sincerely,
Ruth Adams

Sonya Graham

January 10, 2010

Kevin and the Thompson Family:

Sending my prayers to Kevin and family for the loss of his Dad. Mike was my uncle and will be missed.

L.G. and Rochelle Graham

January 10, 2010

Kevin Thompson and Family:

We send our sympathies and prayers to the Thompson family. Mike was a big part of our family for many years, and he remained in touch. We will miss him.

God Bles,

Chuck Cook

January 9, 2010

My father and I used to work with Mike on the railroad.He really was a good person to be around.He was kind of an inspiration to me because he remembered names,dates,and events like no one else I knew.He made me pay better attention to what was going on.God rest your soul Mike and please be with your family and friends.

January 8, 2010

Mike was in our family for many years and will be greatly missed. My prayers to Kevin and the Thompson family for their loss.

Jean Sanders

January 8, 2010

To the Family and Special Freinds of
Mike Thompson. You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Mike was a good
person and I loved it when he use to tell us jokes, he always had us laughing. He will be missed by all. May God Bless each and everyone in this time of need.
Robin & Sam Meador, Blue Ridge, VA

Ellen Overstreet

January 8, 2010

May God comfort you in a way no other can. I didn't know Mike personally, but know that my great neice, Sarah thought so much of him, and feels a great loss. Your family will be in my prayers during your time of sorrow. Be Blessed.

Ritchie&Vickie Smelser

January 8, 2010

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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David Secrist

January 8, 2010

I am a longtime friend of Mike we went to school for 12 years and he will be missed very much by everyone.
Rest in peace with Jesus.

Jacqueline Redd-Mosley

January 8, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Adam McKelvey

January 7, 2010

Mike was a good man. He will be deeply missed by us. To the family, you are in my prayers.

Stan Dawson

January 7, 2010

My condolences.

MARGARET GIBSON BOHON

January 7, 2010

TO THE FAMILY OF MIKE THOMPSON
YOU ALL HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY DURING THE DEATH OF MIKE. I AM SORRY I CAN NOT BE THERE AS I AM VISITING IN N.C. BUT YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. WE WILL MISS SEEING MIKE AT CHURCH. MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERYONE IN THIS TIME OF NEED.

January 6, 2010

There are no words to convey my state of shock as I read of Mike's death. I have known Mike's family all of my life. When I would lead in worship at Glade Creek Lutheran, he offered words of encouragement. He experienced the death of his son, Charles. Most parents do not think of their children dying before they do.

Dear family of Mike's, receive my deepest condolence and sympathy. I pray for our Lord to be with you. May He hold you in the palm of His hand.

Pastor April Hall

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