"May God Bless and Keep you until you meet again."
In loving memory of
John W "Mickey" Thompson III
June 28, 1935 - September 11, 2010
Mr. John W. Thompson, III, the son of the late Julia B. (Davidson) and John W. Thompson, II, was born June 28, 1935 in Troup County, GA. He departed this life on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the Lanier Health Services, Valley, AL.
"Mickey", as he was affectionately known, was a graduate of Tenth Street High School, West Point, GA. In later years, he attended West GA Technical Institute, LaGrange, GA.
Mickey at an early age accepted Christ and his Lord and Savior and joined the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Here, he served as a deacon for many years.
On June 6, 1954 John was joined into Holy Matrimony to Dorothy Louise Winston and to this union six children were born. A daughter, Teresa, preceded him in death.
John's community involvement included: member of the West Point Voters' League, and the NAACP. He was a member of the Mason of Hiram Lodge 437 and was currently a member of the National Rifle Association.
From 1955 to 1957, Mickey was a veteran of the US Army, where he served his country during the Korean Conflict.
John retired from the West Point Foundry and Machine Shop as a skilled machinist over 43 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories: his devoted wife, Dorothy L. Thompson, West Point, GA; his dear children; Vanessa "Kym" (Jim) Henderson, Arlington, TX; Johnny Thompson, Merrillville, IN; Dorthea Rose (Don) Bordes, Memphis, TN; Weslene "Tot" Thompson, LaGrange, GA; Jermaine Thompson, West Point, GA and Mavennis Thompson, West Point, GA, a grandson that he reared as his own; thirteen grandchildren, one great grandchild; one aunt, Alice Davidson, Cleveland, OH; three brothers-in-law, Jesse (Dorothy) Winston, Earl Winston both of Cleveland, OH; and Lamar Winston Montgomery, AL; five sisters-n-law, Arrie Truett, Cleveland, OH, Frances Boyd, Stone Mountain, GA, Mildred (J.C.) Whitlow, Mattie Willis, both of Lanett, AL and Genevieve Heard, West Point, GA, a host of relatives from the Alfonzo and Julia Davidson clan, an array of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Interment: Marseilles Cemetery
Tributes
" THEY WHO WAIT FOR THE LORD SHALL RENEW THEIR STRENGHT THEY SHALL MOUNT UP WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES, THEY SHALL RUN AND NOT BE WEARY, THEY SHALL WALK AND NOT FAINT, GOD BLESS!!!! "
"I light this candle in memory of Uncle Mickey. Although you have left and now walk above... we are never alone cause we are wrapped in your love. Enjoy now your long waited reward, feel peace that your love continues on. What was taught to me will be taught to mine... cause you live on in me even after you have gone. "
"I pray that the light from this candle lead you to the light in your time of darkness and the warmth in your heart and soul being ever reminded that God is God. May God bless and continue to keep you."