John Joseph Thompson

John Joseph (Jack) Thompson died July 18, 2008, Senoia, Georgia Born September 16, 1926, in Cleveland, Ohio, Jack Thompson relocated to Senoia in 1979 from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he and his late wife, Margaret “Peg” Walton Thompson, raised their family of 10 children. Jack was in the Sea Bees in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Campaign during World War II. A great story teller, Jack shared many stories of his childhood in Cleveland and his family life in Ft. Lauderdale. Jack was one of 9 children, including Edward F. Thompson, Jr., Howard Wilbur Thompson, Eugenie Claire Schoonover, Richard Major Thompson, Frederick Lewis Thompson, Suzanne Evelyn Thompson, Barbara Joanne Thompson and James J Thompson. Many of his siblings also served their country inn World War II, and, following their return to Cleveland, all were told, “Boys, get the cloth on your back or get married. Your father and I want to grow old alone,” by their beloved mother, Evelyn O’Bear Thompson and father, Edward Franklin Thompson. Providing for his family, Jack worked with Duncan Edwards Co., as a sales representative, selling industrial hardware. Upon semi-retirement, Jack and Peg moved to Senoia, where he was part owner of Dixie Hardware in Senoia and an antiques dealer. In Senoia, he was one of the founding members of the Senoia Area Historical Society and, in 1989, as part of the committee which applied for and had the historic district in Senoia placed on the National Register as a Historic District. Jack is the father of 10 children: David Scott Thompson, Fort Pierce, Florida; J. Douglas Thompson, Stuart, Florida; M. Catherine Kinnaird, Vancouver, Washington; Michael Kevin Thompson, deceased; Kelli Ann Miller, Senoia, Georgia; Susan Marie Havener, Jensen Beach, Florida; Regina Claire Mease, Luthersville, Georgia; Patricia Jean Reduto, deceased; Brian Keith Thompson, Grantville, Georgia; and Christopher Joseph Thompson, Jacksonville, Florida. He is survived by 20 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He passed away in his beloved home in Senoia, surrounded by many of his loving children and family. Jack will be deeply missed by his large family and broad network of dear friends across the United States. The family will receive visitors at McKoon Funeral Home, 38 Jackson Street, Newnan, Georgia, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, 2008. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008, at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 3 Village Rd, Newnan, Ga 30265, with Father Dan Fleming conducting the service. A graveside service for the interment of his ashes will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 11:00 AM with family and friends at the Senoia City Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family on line at www.mckoon.com Donations or memorials may be made to St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 3 Village Rd., Newnan, GA 30265 McKoon Funeral Home (770)253-4580 For directions to church copy & paste link below into your browser http://www.smmcatholic.org/NEW%20Directions%20to%20St.pdf

John Joseph Thompson

September 16, 1926 - July 18, 2008