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BORN
1947
DIED
2017
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Hixson, Tennessee
Ralph Thompson Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Susan (Simpson) Thompson; daughter, Jennifer (Wayne) Williams; son, Jeremy Thompson, and three grandchildren, Jacob, Caroline, and Jess Williams.
Mr. Thompson was born in Beersheba Springs, Tennessee on June 27, 1947. He graduated from Tennessee Tech University in 1969 with a degree in Industrial Engineering. During his lifetime, he worked for Alcoa Aluminum, Union Carbide Nuclear, and TVA.
Mr. Thompson gave back to his community through his years of volunteer work with Emergency Services. He was a graduate of the State Police Academy and was a certified law enforcement officer. He was also a graduate and instructor at the State Fire Academy and an early member of the EMT National Registry having graduated from one of the first EMT classes in the 1970. Most recently, he collaborated with the National Institute of Health to further ALS research.
Mr. Thompson also served several years as a Deacon at the Hixson (Clear Creek) Church of Christ and in most recent years was a member of Dallas Bay Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home (Hixson) from 4 to 7 PM on Friday, February 17. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Following the service, family and friends are invited to attend a wake at Camp Dixie in Soddy Daisy, TN.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the ALS Society or Dallas Bay Baptist Church.
Arrangements were provided by North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, Hixson, TN.
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Richard Chenoweth
February 21, 2017
I will miss Ralph very much. An indefatigable researcher and scholar in the years I knew him, as we researched things together via the internet. He didn't let on that he was confined to a wheelchair.
February 18, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Henrietta McCarthy
KELLEY
February 17, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FRIENDS AND FAMILY SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BE OF COMFORT TO YOUR FAMILY.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
February 15, 2017
The Beersheba Springs Historical Society has lost a great friend and member.
Ralph's contributions to the preservation and dissemination of the history of Beersheba Springs and the entire Grundy County area are immeasurable.
We will miss him greatly.
Susan Snow
President, Beersheba Springs Historical Society
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Gina Seals
February 14, 2017
Jennifer so sorry to hear about your father's passing he will always be watching over you. He will stay with you forever.
Boyce Wanamaker
February 14, 2017
May God bless and keep you in this difficult time. I trust Ralph's strength and positive attitude will be an inspiration to many.
Virginia Jordan
February 14, 2017
He is at peace with God and watching over you all. God will walk with you in the days ahead. Praying for guidance and comfort.
Virginia Jordan, Edison, GA
Bree Wheeler
February 14, 2017
Ralph was a wonderful man who adored his family. His knack for conversation and warm smile will always be remembered. I am blessed to have known him. Our prayers are with his family.
Bree, Chris and girls.
February 13, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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