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JAMES THOMPSON, JR. Obituary
James H. (Jim) Thompson, age 91, was welcomed into Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 18, 2021.
Jim was born in San Antonio, Texas on November 6, 1929, an identical twin of John William (Billy) Thompson. Jim graduated from Brackenridge High School in 1947. He attended Trinity University for 1-1/2 years before entering the Army in 1952 and serving until 1954. After returning home, he started a printing business and continued college at night, graduating from Trinity University in 1959.
In 1964 he founded Thompson Business Forms, Inc. He retired in 1998, turning the business over to his son, David, who changed the name to Thompson Print Solutions.
Jim was an active member of Parkhills Baptist Church since 2017. Previous to that, he was a deacon and active member of Castle Hills First Baptist Church for 51 years. During those years he taught Sunday School to young boys and coached softball.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman and played golf for many years. In his younger years he played fast pitch softball in City Leagues. He enjoyed gardening, especially raising roses. For a time, he raised Quarter Horses.
Jim was a loving husband and dedicated father to his children and grandchildren.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents James H. and Velma Ray Thompson; his first wife of 43 years and mother of his children, Barbara Jane Stumpf Thompson; his eldest son, Kenneth J. Thompson and his twin brother, John W. (Billy) Thompson.
He is survived by his present wife, Nelwyn P. Thompson; children, Jean G. Bourne (Guy), David Wayne Thompson (Terrie), Kevin D. Prather (Priscilla), Jill J. Penny (Walter); grandchildren, Sterling W. Thompson (Kayla), Preston W. Thompson (Scarlett), Trevor W. Thompson, Christian Prather, Hannah Prather, Taylor Penny and Megan Penny; great grandchildren, Hunter and Brody Thompson; nephew, Terry Thompson (Andrea) and niece, Sandy Faught (Ron).
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 26, 2021 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
GRAVESIDETUESDAY, APRIL 27, 202111:00 A.M.SAN JOSE BURIAL PARK
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Sandy Thompson Faught
April 21, 2022
It's been a year since you passed Uncle Jimmy & if you are keeping an eye on all of us down here, you already know everything I am writing. But just for the record, I think about you often. I think about how surprised you must have been to see your son in law, Guy Bourne, walk thru heaven's gate not long after you left us. I know you greeted him with open arms & I can picture the smile on Aunt Barbara's face along with all the rest of our family members in heaven who have now got to meet him. I can just imagine all the conversations ya'll are having. Ron & I sure thought a lot of Guy & we are still in shock as many are. Our hearts are heavy for Jean's loss. Losing you, her Dad & her husband just a few months apart is so very hard & even harder to understand. I believe Her strong faith is what keeps her going. May ya'll Rest in Peace & know ya'll will not be forgotten...until we see each other again in heaven. Much Love & Hugs, Your Niece Sandy Thompson Faught
Sandy Thompson Faught
April 29, 2021
I will always remember you, my Uncle Jimmy. You were always a very kind, loving and helpful Uncle to me. Growing up with you and my Dad as twins was fun. I found myself explaining many times to people who was who. In the many pictures I have of ya'll I still have a hard time figuring out who was who myself. It was not until many years later that you both took on a little more individual identity. Nanie was so proud of her twin boys. She spent endless hours talking to me about you and my Dad. I always enjoyed her stories tremendously. I find great comfort in knowing in my heart that you have entered the gates of heaven, along with many of our family members who went before you. I find myself smiling and thinking about all the rejoicing, dancing and laughing going on among all of you along side God our Father. Until we see one another again, my Love always, Your niece, Sandy Thompson Faught
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