James Howard Thompson passed away Thursday. Mr. Thompson was retired from the Air Force after 21 years. He started the Biomedical Department at Decatur General Hospital where he retired after 27 years. He was an avid fisherman, and was a rod and reel record holder in Massachusetts.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Thompson; sons, Stephen Thompson (Andrea), David Thompson and Michael Thompson; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Laughlin Service Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady Queen of the Universe Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.
