Mr. Lee H. Thompson Sr, age 92, passed away in Marks, MS on August 3, 2013. He was born on March 10, 1921 in Sarepta, MS to W.C. and Estelle Thompson and grew up in Pontotoc, MS.
He served as Staff Sergeant and radio operator in the Army Air Force during WWII. His crew did 99 trips over the"hump". He graduated from Mississippi State University and was an AVID Bulldog fan. He served as Extension County Agent in Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties. After retiring from the Extension Service in 1978, he worked as a crop consultant and an entomologist for several more years. He was owner of WSEL radio station in Pontotoc, MS and F&T Vineyard and Ruth's Flower Shop in Marks MS. He was past president of the Marks Chamber of Commerce and involved in other civic organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf and being in the vineyard.
He was a longtime member of the Marks First Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, Training Union Director and Royal Ambassador leader.
He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie Temple Thompson, son Lee H. Thompson Jr (Terri), daughter Taffy Roper, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at Marks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marks or charity of choice.
He served as Staff Sergeant and radio operator in the Army Air Force during WWII. His crew did 99 trips over the"hump". He graduated from Mississippi State University and was an AVID Bulldog fan. He served as Extension County Agent in Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties. After retiring from the Extension Service in 1978, he worked as a crop consultant and an entomologist for several more years. He was owner of WSEL radio station in Pontotoc, MS and F&T Vineyard and Ruth's Flower Shop in Marks MS. He was past president of the Marks Chamber of Commerce and involved in other civic organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf and being in the vineyard.
He was a longtime member of the Marks First Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, Training Union Director and Royal Ambassador leader.
He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie Temple Thompson, son Lee H. Thompson Jr (Terri), daughter Taffy Roper, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at Marks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marks or charity of choice.
Mr. Lee H. Thompson Sr, age 92, passed away in Marks, MS on August 3, 2013. He was born on March 10, 1921 in Sarepta, MS to W.C. and Estelle Thompson and grew up in Pontotoc, MS.
He served as Staff Sergeant and radio operator in the Army Air Force during WWII. His crew did 99 trips over the"hump". He graduated from Mississippi State University and was an AVID Bulldog fan. He served as Extension County Agent in Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties. After retiring from the Extension Service in 1978, he worked as a crop consultant and an entomologist for several more years. He was owner of WSEL radio station in Pontotoc, MS and F&T Vineyard and Ruth's Flower Shop in Marks MS. He was past president of the Marks Chamber of Commerce and involved in other civic organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf and being in the vineyard.
He was a longtime member of the Marks First Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, Training Union Director and Royal Ambassador leader.
He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie Temple Thompson, son Lee H. Thompson Jr (Terri), daughter Taffy Roper, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at Marks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marks or charity of choice.
He served as Staff Sergeant and radio operator in the Army Air Force during WWII. His crew did 99 trips over the"hump". He graduated from Mississippi State University and was an AVID Bulldog fan. He served as Extension County Agent in Calhoun, Panola and Quitman Counties. After retiring from the Extension Service in 1978, he worked as a crop consultant and an entomologist for several more years. He was owner of WSEL radio station in Pontotoc, MS and F&T Vineyard and Ruth's Flower Shop in Marks MS. He was past president of the Marks Chamber of Commerce and involved in other civic organizations throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, golf and being in the vineyard.
He was a longtime member of the Marks First Baptist Church and served as deacon, Sunday School teacher, Training Union Director and Royal Ambassador leader.
He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Marjorie Temple Thompson, son Lee H. Thompson Jr (Terri), daughter Taffy Roper, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Family will receive friends Thursday, August 8, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Marks, MS with the service to follow at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be at Marks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Marks or charity of choice.
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