James Dewey Thompson of Mantachie, Mississippi, died on April 5, 2019. He left his earthly life in peace with his family by his side. He sought that city that Abraham sought, a city that has no foundation, whose builder and maker is God.
He was born September 9, 1926, near the old Pin Hook Church in the Pratts community near Baldwyn, Mississippi. Dewey was one of twelve children born to John and Nell Nichols Thompson. He was a veteran of World War II & Staff Sergeant in the United States Army 1943-1946. His military duties were troop training and rifle instructor. He was also a good father and husband. His love in life was his church and being a good carpenter. Being not only a steward and faithful member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, he was instrumental in building the last two churches erected at Shiloh.
Services will be at 11:00 a. m. Monday, April 8, at the Shiloh United Methodist Church with Bro. Joe Coggins and David Thompson officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. McNeece-Morris Funeral Home of Mantachie is in charge of the arrangements.
He leaves behind his wife Sue after 72 years of marriage; one sister, Toxie Lee Cates; three sons, David (Diane), Ralph (Gwyn) and Anthony (Renea) Thompson; eight grandchildren, Bryan Thompson, Sheba Winter, Tracy Thompson, Anthony Eugene Thompson, Coley Thompson, Casey Thompson, Noel Cameron, and Allison Braden; 17 great-grands and 3 great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nell Thompson; 10 brothers and sisters, brothers Orville, Ellis, and Johnny B., and sisters, Zanna, Rubie, Lela, Etoy, Elwanda, Mary Nell, and Shirley; and one special nephew, Emory Thompson.
Pallbearers will be John Barry Thompson, Jeff Thompson, Jerry Thompson, Michael Wooldridge, Coley Thompson, Bryan Thompson, Anthony Eugene Thompson, and Tracy Thompson.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Shiloh United Methodist Church.
A special thanks to the hospice team and other caregivers that supported our family during this time.
