John David Thompson
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Born on May 19, 1935, in Dyer County, TN, he was the son of the late William and Hazel Johnson Thompson. John worked as a maintenance mechanic for Dyersburg Fabrics. He enjoyed traveling, hunting deer and squirrels, working on small engines, and riding motorcycles. He will be remembered fondly by those who knew him.
Cremation services for Mr. Thompson are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his son, Roger Thompson and wife, Jennifer, of Halls, TN; two sisters, Anita Lumley of Dyersburg, TN and Dorothy Pace of Finley, TN; two grandchildren, Zach Thompson and John Thompson; and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife Wanda Redden Thompson; and a son, David Wayne Thompson.
Dyersburg Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. John Thompson. Online condolences can be made to the family at dyersburgfuneralhome.net
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