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John Thompson Obituary
John Charles Thompson, owner of Worthy Insurance, passed away on January 5, 2014. John was born January 23, 1953, in Fayetville, TN, to Owen and Klowie (Rodgers) Thompson.
John graduated in 1975 from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Geology and was in the Marine Corps for 4 years.
John was a loving husband and devoted father. Survivors include his wife Ginger, four sons; Kenneth, Kevin, Corey and Colin, daughter Courtney, two brothers, Jim and Bob and sister, Kathy.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 8th from 1-2 pm at Hunter Allen Myhand Funeral Home. The Memorial Service will follow at 2:00 pm with Dr. Paul Baxter officiating
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Memories and Condolences
for John Thompson
Cynthia Allen Engels
February 5, 2014
Dear Ginger, I was completely taken aback when I read on Facebook that you lost your husband...I had no idea. I am so very sorry. I send my deepest sympathy and heartfelt prayers to you and your family. I'll be in touch.
Cynthia Allen Engels
Betty Todd
January 16, 2014
Mrs.Thompson....my son Wade went to school with Colin .That is how we met John ..We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband and father...praying for yall
Tom Wright
January 10, 2014
Ginger, I am so sorry to hear about John. I am thinking of you and your children.
Lucy Wolpin
January 9, 2014
Ginger,I'm so sorry this happened.Please know that so many people are thinking of you and sending their love.Please be strong.
God Bless to those left behind!
Daisy Kent
January 9, 2014
RIP,John,Greatly Missed and Forever Mourned!
Terry Glisman
January 9, 2014
My family has known John for many years now and will miss him. He was the most interesting person and was very well informed. God rest his soul.
Kathryn Terri Clark
January 9, 2014
Dear Ginger, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting your dear husband, but I know that he was a good man and I know your heart is broken. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know how I can help you with anything, Ginger. God bless you and your family.
Rebecca Aspinwall
January 9, 2014
Ginger, I am so sorry to hear about John. You and your family are in my prayers.
Joyce Trimble
January 9, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 8, 2014
Ginger, so sorry for your loss. I didn't know John I guess but you are in my heart as a dear friend. I am out of the loop of news sometimes but I saw Jerry Mansour and he told me. I will try and get with you sometime later. Steve Earles, Pine Mountain
pam oneal
January 8, 2014
i am so sorry for your loss.will keep the family in my prayers.
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