Jerry Charles Thompson
February 8, 1941 ~ April 19, 2017
Jerry Charles Thompson Sr., age 76, was born February 8, 1941 in Tulare, California to Isaac and Lucille Thompson. He married the love of his life, Marlene Jean Evans, on March 30, 1962 in Oakview, California. Later they were blessed with two children. Jerry was employed by Shell Oil Company until his retirement in 1994. He was a retired volunteer fireman from the Deer Park Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the Deer Park Masonic Lodge where he was a Master Mason. Mr. Thompson was a member of Crockett Road Church of Christ. Jerry loved to do magic tricks, tell jokes and make people smile. Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his father, Isaac Thompson; mother, Lucille Borden; step-father, Bill Borden; and brother, Dennis Thompson.
Jerry is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Marlene of Palestine, Texas; daughter, Tammy Pike and husband Steve of Palestine, Texas; son, Jerry Thompson Jr. and wife Laura of LaPorte, Texas; grandchildren, Natasha Jadusingh, Kristan Thompson, Evan Thompson and James Pike; and great-grandchildren, Aubree, Wyatt and Kristina.
Funeral services for Jerry Charles Thompson Sr. will be at 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 21, 2017 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Dan Manuel officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. preceding the funeral. Interment will follow in Roselawn Park in Palestine.
Pallbearers will be Dale Sparks, Dwight Franklin, David Sparks, Wayne Hamilton, Adam Harding, and Ben Rhone. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles McCullough and Truman Tate.
Funeral arrangements for Mr. Thompson are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Hwy 19, Palestine, TX.
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Jerry was a great friend to all. He was a devoted Christian who loved to help others. We will miss him dearly, but we know that he has found his eternal reward in heaven. Our prayers are will Marlene and the family.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing. Of our Brother in Christ..Jerry was a very special Man..He will be greatly missed by all of his Family and his Church Family.We loved Jerry very much..Marlene you are in our Prayers!!!
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We are saddened to hear of the loss of one of our Brother’s in Christ, Jerry Thompson. He was such a sweet and good man. Always taking care of his sweet Marlene. We are praying for you and the family Marlene today and in the days to come. I know that God is wrapping His mighty arms around you and holding you tightly! May He grant you peace, comfort and much strength in the days to come. God bless you sweet lady and know your church family will always be here for you. We love you so much! RIP Jerry……
Even across the miles we’ve stayed in touch over all these years. You are always in our prayers Marlene. Know that we are thinking of you and am sorry for your families loss. Old Timey Man will forever be in our hearts. Sorry I couldn’t reach you in time to attend funeral. Will try to talk soon. We love you.
Prayers and my deepest condolences to your family in this time of need. He will be greatly missed… I will be forever grateful for his beautiful friendship and jokes. Marlene we love you!
Tammy and family, you have been in my prayers since we received the news of your Dad’s passing. May God give you comfort in these days and months to follow. You have memories you will never forget.
Rest in Peace my good friend Jerry. you always had an uplifting story to tell when we were beside each other on the treadmill at the YMCA. I will miss your wit an humor and your confiding in me, and caring about my life as if we were family.