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William Thompson Obituary
Born: Feb. 24, 1940
Died: Dec. 8, 2015
William A. Thompson was born February 24, 1940 in Louin, Mississippi to William Thompson and Ada Thompson. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 8, 2015.
William retired from Ecolab in 2003, after many years of dedicated serviced. William accepted Christ and served as a deacon at St. James Community C.O.G.I.C. under the leadership of Pastor James H. Hamilton, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ada Thompson; brother, Edison Thompson; brother in-law, Aaron (A. C.) Smith; and sister in-law, Mildred Thompson.
William was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His support for his family was a foundation from which sprang four generations.
He leaves to carry on his heritage, five sons and three daughters, Michael (Annette) Barber, Wannetta Davis, both of Joliet, IL, Kirk (Dana) Thompson of Waukegan, IL, Anthony (Patricia) Thompson, Juan Davis, Vickie (Andrew) Smith, all of Joliet, Joann (Karl) Moudouthe of Romeoville, IL and William Thompson of Joliet, IL; twenty-five grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren; three sisters and five brothers, Maxine Boykin, Bonnie Jean Smith, Helen (Elbert) Washington, Leon (Rosetta) Thompson, Billy, Louis Thompson, all of Joliet, IL, Greg (Lisa) Thompson of Lexington, Kentucky, and Roger (Felicia) Thompson of Joliet, IL; two uncles and one aunt, Cleo Thompson of Joliet, IL and Lasalle Thompson of Indianapolis, IN and Bobby Easley of Joliet, IL; and former dedicated wife, Janine Jones Thompson of Joliet, IL; numerous nephews, nieces and a host of other relatives and friends and a very special friend Willie.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Prayer Tower Ministries C.O.G.I.C., 500 Stryker Ave., Joliet, IL. Home-going celebration at 6:00 PM, Pastor Warren C. Dorris, Jr, officiating. Interment Monday, December 14, 2015 10:00 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.
Minor-Morris Funeral Home, Ltd.
112 Richards St. 815-723-1283
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Yvonne G. Fitts
December 11, 2015
William A. Thompson (shakey Jake) will definetly be missed, but our Lord & Savior has called him home to rest. I will always remember the good times we had, especially the days that we vistied each other's Church, William definetly loved The Lord.
"REST IN PEACE WILLIAM"
YOUR SIS-IN-LAW STILL
YVONNE
Ms. Linda Jone
December 12, 2015
To The Family Of My Friend Mr. William Thompson ( Shakey Jake) May The Constant Love Of Caring Friends Soften Your Sadness.. May Cherished Memories Bring You Moments Of Comfort... May Lasting Peace Surround Your Grieving Heart...Rest In Paradise, My Friend.... Thanks For The Good Times & Priceless Memories.... I Will Always Love & Miss You
Min Cleteis Toombs
December 26, 2015
Prayers and Condolences to the Thompson family. Doug was a good man with a great spirit and full of life. He will be missed by many.
December 15, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Barbara Hare
December 12, 2015
Sending my condolence to the entire family.
Robin Cottrell
December 12, 2015
To the Thompson family so sorry for your loss, may God bless you during your time of sorrow.
December 11, 2015
To the Thompson family: Jake we will miss your smile, lots of laughs and good times. Our prayers are with the family. Love you all.
Madeline, Diane & Danny
December 11, 2015
Maxine we are so sorry for your loss. I worked with Willie at Ecolab. He was unforgettable, he was always very kind to me.
In our thoughts,
Leo and Nancy Korczak
Carolyn Creal Coleman
December 11, 2015
My condolences to the family.
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