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John V. "Jack" Thompson

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Jun 7, 1930 – Sep 19, 2021 (Age 91)

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BORN
June 7, 1930
DIED
September 19, 2021
AGE
91
LOCATION
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

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John V. "Jack" Thompson, 91, of Murrells Inlet, S.C., formerly of Saxonburg, passed away on Sept. 19, 2021.Born June 7, 1930, in Tarentum, he was the son of John D. Thompson and Grace C. Vogeley Thompson.Jack was a history teacher at Knoch High School. He was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran...

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Fond memories of a wonderful teacher!! KHS 77

Dear friends and family, Mr. Thompson was my history teacher in seventh or eighth grade. I remember him being the first teacher who asked "more of me" as a student and challenged me to excell. He is fondly remembered for his dignity and kindness. Praying comfort for all of you. - Denise Drescher-Wilson

I fondly remember Mr. Thompson as my 8th period history teacher at Knoch. Although I never knew him after that time, he became part of my 'where were you' story when Bill Mazeroski hit the 1960 World Series homerun. We were listening to the game over intercom that 8th period, the homerun was hit and everybody in class cheered loudly. Mr. Thomspon, not listening that closely, said Who Hit it?? I proudly yelled out "Mazeroski". I even told Maz that story and named Mr. Thompson also, Maz...

Rest In Peace, Mr. Thompson. KHS `76