JACK HAROLD THOMPSON
Jack Harold Thompson, 77, of North Tazewell, VA, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Tazewell Community Hospital following a long illness. He was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, the son of the late Lucy Mae Thompson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Homer Thompson. He was retired from GTE/Verizon with 35 years of service, a member of the Tip Top United Methodist Church, a 50 year member of the Harman Masonic Lodge #222 in Bluefield, VA, a lifetime member of the Virginia Bear Hunters Association, an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a strong supporter of his beloved Graham High School and his Class Members of 1956 including those whom he played sports with on their championship quest. He enjoyed all his family and friends, never meeting a stranger.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 53 years, Joan Christian Thompson; one son, Jack Zane Thompson and wife Brenda of Bastian, VA; one brother, Roger Lee Thompson of Riner, VA; mother-in-law, Louella Vencil Christian; brother-in-law, Scott Christian and wife Renae Stillwell Christian; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Celebration of life service will be Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Dudley Memorial Chapel with Rev Jim Horn officiating. Interment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens with the Masonic Brothers serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Mitchell, Barry Mitchell, Wayne Ball, Keith Thompson, Kyle Thompson, Stanley Sparks, Brian Harman, William E Hall and Tyler Bourne.
Friends may visit with the family this evening at Dudley Memorial Mortuary Friday March 6,2015 from 6-9 p.m. with Masonic Rites at 7:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Tip Top United Methodist Church, c/o Margaret Pauley, 4488 Wittens Mill Road, North Tazewell, VA 24630