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THOMPSON, JAMES E. peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 after a brief illness at age 88. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri in 1926. Jim lived a full and faithful life. He held firmly to his belief in Christ above everything. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty. Jim is survived by four sons & their wives: Jim Thompson of Charleston WV and his wife, Judith, Ron Thompson of Albuquerque and his wife, Mary Beth, Phillip Thompson of Buckeye, Arizona and his wife, Rene, Jeff Thompson of Dallas Texas and his wife Michelle; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; one sister, Marie; as well as many nieces and nephews and many other family members and friends who loved and will miss him. After graduating the eighth grade, he moved to Prescott, Arizona living there until entering the Navy, in support of his country in World War II. Upon returning from the Philippines, Jim worked on a ranch outside of Prescott as a cowboy. Jim truly loved the western life style and livestock. No matter where he lived, if the property was big enough, there were cattle. After leaving the ranch, he transitioned to truck driving, where he delivered materials to the Glen Canyon Dam, during its construction. Eventually he went to work for Yellow Freight Trucking and retired from there. Jim lived for the past 40 years in Peralta, New Mexico. There will be a memorial service in celebration of his life at the Northeast Church of Christ, 11000 Paseo del Norte NE on Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 2:00pm. Burial will take place in Warrensburg, Missouri at a later date. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Fri July 25, 2014