Victor Hugo Thompson, Jr., Brigadier General, USAFR (Ret.), passed away on September 1, 2011 at the age of 90. He was a man who displayed great integrity and had a strong commitment to his family, community and country. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Vic was born in Blakely, Georgia, the sixth of seven children, but moved to Houston in January of 1935 with his family, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1938. He attended Texas A&M University (Class of '42) from 1938-40, studying architectural engineering as well as being in Field Artillery, Regimental Headquarters Battery. He later studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1943 and in 1944 was assigned to the 82nd College Training Detachment, Iowa Wesleyan College. Vic completed pilot training in the Western Flying Training Command, was commissioned and received his pilot rating at Pecos Army AFB, Texas in April of 1945. After graduation from pilot training he was assigned as duty pilot to the 2004th AAF Base Unit at Lincoln AAFB, Nebraska, with additional duty as ground training officer to schedule flying training and develop a ground training program. He was released from active duty in October 1945 after hostilities ceased in the Pacific. His first flying assignment in Reserve status was duty pilot and instructor pilot with the 175th AAF BU at Ellington AFB, Texas. Many assignments followed through the years, all with increased responsibilities. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General March 10, 1976 and when he retired January 30, 1981 in the position of Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service in this position. His civilian engineering career at Mosher Steel Company, Houston (now Trinity Industries, Inc.) began as a summer job in 1940 and he was later offered a full-time position with the company. He retired from Trinity in 1989 as Sr. Vice President General Manager of Technical Services & Customer Relations.
In his happy and productive life, Vic was an active and influential member of the following, believing that each was not only an opportunity to serve and make a difference but to develop lasting friendships: St. Francis Episcopal Church of Houston; City of Hedwig Village (Mayor 1989-1993, a member of the City Council and numerous committees); Harris County Mayors and Councils Association Board of Directors; Spring Branch ISD: Education Foundation Board of Directors, Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and Partners in Education Board of Directors; American Institute of Steel Construction; Texas Structural Steel Institute; Houston Chapter of the American Welding Society; Houston Chapter of Texas Association of Business; Houston Chamber of Commerce (Military Affairs Committee and Ellington Task Force); Coastal Industrial Water Authority; Reserve Officers' Association; Air Force Association; Houston USO Board of Directors; Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; Houston SCORE Chapter 37; University Area Rotary Club Houston; The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow); Houston Engineering Scientific Society; Woodland Lodge #1157, Will N. Kidd Chapter No. 424, and San Jacinto Council No. 347. Some of the other honors and awards he was given include: the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and numerous citizenship awards.
Vic was predeceased by so many loved ones: Flavia, his wife of 55 years; 1st Lt. Victor H. Thompson, III, his son, who died in Vietnam; Pearl, his first wife and Vic III's mother; parents Victor Hugo and Myrtie May (Blackburn) Thompson, Sr., and siblings Richard, Bill, Charlie, Phillip, and Dorothy; and Mike Threadgill, son-in-law.
Survivors include twin daughters, Karen LaBarge (husband David) and Kathy Brumbaugh (husband Ken); grandchildren, Jaclyn Threadgill (husband Rob Wilkinson), Shelly Alexander (husband Larry), Jeff Brumbaugh, and Valerie Strickland (husband Casey); and great-grandchildren, Grace and Anna Alexander, and Alyssa Strickland. He is also survived by his sister, Myrtie May Miller, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sincere thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Alan Schultz, the staff and friends at Parkway Place, the Buckner Hospice Houston team (especially Deborah Smith) and Always Best Care senior services (Trinidad), because you gave "General" the dignified care he so deserved. Vic valued and loved his family and friends and the feeling was mutual. The joy you added to his life is immeasurable. By all the names you were known, Dad, Pa Pa, Great Pa Pa, Hugo, Vic, General, Mayor, you will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 6-8:00 p.m. (13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079). The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with The Rev. Bob Wismer of St. Francis Episcopal and The Rev. Janie Kirt Morris of Emmanuel Episcopal officiating, followed by full military burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
To honor Vic's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 (www.uso.org), Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77024 (ph.713-251-2381), or the charity of your choice.
Vic was born in Blakely, Georgia, the sixth of seven children, but moved to Houston in January of 1935 with his family, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1938. He attended Texas A&M University (Class of '42) from 1938-40, studying architectural engineering as well as being in Field Artillery, Regimental Headquarters Battery. He later studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1943 and in 1944 was assigned to the 82nd College Training Detachment, Iowa Wesleyan College. Vic completed pilot training in the Western Flying Training Command, was commissioned and received his pilot rating at Pecos Army AFB, Texas in April of 1945. After graduation from pilot training he was assigned as duty pilot to the 2004th AAF Base Unit at Lincoln AAFB, Nebraska, with additional duty as ground training officer to schedule flying training and develop a ground training program. He was released from active duty in October 1945 after hostilities ceased in the Pacific. His first flying assignment in Reserve status was duty pilot and instructor pilot with the 175th AAF BU at Ellington AFB, Texas. Many assignments followed through the years, all with increased responsibilities. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General March 10, 1976 and when he retired January 30, 1981 in the position of Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service in this position. His civilian engineering career at Mosher Steel Company, Houston (now Trinity Industries, Inc.) began as a summer job in 1940 and he was later offered a full-time position with the company. He retired from Trinity in 1989 as Sr. Vice President General Manager of Technical Services & Customer Relations.
In his happy and productive life, Vic was an active and influential member of the following, believing that each was not only an opportunity to serve and make a difference but to develop lasting friendships: St. Francis Episcopal Church of Houston; City of Hedwig Village (Mayor 1989-1993, a member of the City Council and numerous committees); Harris County Mayors and Councils Association Board of Directors; Spring Branch ISD: Education Foundation Board of Directors, Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and Partners in Education Board of Directors; American Institute of Steel Construction; Texas Structural Steel Institute; Houston Chapter of the American Welding Society; Houston Chapter of Texas Association of Business; Houston Chamber of Commerce (Military Affairs Committee and Ellington Task Force); Coastal Industrial Water Authority; Reserve Officers' Association; Air Force Association; Houston USO Board of Directors; Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; Houston SCORE Chapter 37; University Area Rotary Club Houston; The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow); Houston Engineering Scientific Society; Woodland Lodge #1157, Will N. Kidd Chapter No. 424, and San Jacinto Council No. 347. Some of the other honors and awards he was given include: the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and numerous citizenship awards.
Vic was predeceased by so many loved ones: Flavia, his wife of 55 years; 1st Lt. Victor H. Thompson, III, his son, who died in Vietnam; Pearl, his first wife and Vic III's mother; parents Victor Hugo and Myrtie May (Blackburn) Thompson, Sr., and siblings Richard, Bill, Charlie, Phillip, and Dorothy; and Mike Threadgill, son-in-law.
Survivors include twin daughters, Karen LaBarge (husband David) and Kathy Brumbaugh (husband Ken); grandchildren, Jaclyn Threadgill (husband Rob Wilkinson), Shelly Alexander (husband Larry), Jeff Brumbaugh, and Valerie Strickland (husband Casey); and great-grandchildren, Grace and Anna Alexander, and Alyssa Strickland. He is also survived by his sister, Myrtie May Miller, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sincere thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Alan Schultz, the staff and friends at Parkway Place, the Buckner Hospice Houston team (especially Deborah Smith) and Always Best Care senior services (Trinidad), because you gave "General" the dignified care he so deserved. Vic valued and loved his family and friends and the feeling was mutual. The joy you added to his life is immeasurable. By all the names you were known, Dad, Pa Pa, Great Pa Pa, Hugo, Vic, General, Mayor, you will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 6-8:00 p.m. (13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079). The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with The Rev. Bob Wismer of St. Francis Episcopal and The Rev. Janie Kirt Morris of Emmanuel Episcopal officiating, followed by full military burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
To honor Vic's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 (www.uso.org), Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77024 (ph.713-251-2381), or the charity of your choice.
Victor Hugo Thompson, Jr., Brigadier General, USAFR (Ret.), passed away on September 1, 2011 at the age of 90. He was a man who displayed great integrity and had a strong commitment to his family, community and country. He was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Vic was born in Blakely, Georgia, the sixth of seven children, but moved to Houston in January of 1935 with his family, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1938. He attended Texas A&M University (Class of '42) from 1938-40, studying architectural engineering as well as being in Field Artillery, Regimental Headquarters Battery. He later studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1943 and in 1944 was assigned to the 82nd College Training Detachment, Iowa Wesleyan College. Vic completed pilot training in the Western Flying Training Command, was commissioned and received his pilot rating at Pecos Army AFB, Texas in April of 1945. After graduation from pilot training he was assigned as duty pilot to the 2004th AAF Base Unit at Lincoln AAFB, Nebraska, with additional duty as ground training officer to schedule flying training and develop a ground training program. He was released from active duty in October 1945 after hostilities ceased in the Pacific. His first flying assignment in Reserve status was duty pilot and instructor pilot with the 175th AAF BU at Ellington AFB, Texas. Many assignments followed through the years, all with increased responsibilities. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General March 10, 1976 and when he retired January 30, 1981 in the position of Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service in this position. His civilian engineering career at Mosher Steel Company, Houston (now Trinity Industries, Inc.) began as a summer job in 1940 and he was later offered a full-time position with the company. He retired from Trinity in 1989 as Sr. Vice President General Manager of Technical Services & Customer Relations.
In his happy and productive life, Vic was an active and influential member of the following, believing that each was not only an opportunity to serve and make a difference but to develop lasting friendships: St. Francis Episcopal Church of Houston; City of Hedwig Village (Mayor 1989-1993, a member of the City Council and numerous committees); Harris County Mayors and Councils Association Board of Directors; Spring Branch ISD: Education Foundation Board of Directors, Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and Partners in Education Board of Directors; American Institute of Steel Construction; Texas Structural Steel Institute; Houston Chapter of the American Welding Society; Houston Chapter of Texas Association of Business; Houston Chamber of Commerce (Military Affairs Committee and Ellington Task Force); Coastal Industrial Water Authority; Reserve Officers' Association; Air Force Association; Houston USO Board of Directors; Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; Houston SCORE Chapter 37; University Area Rotary Club Houston; The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow); Houston Engineering Scientific Society; Woodland Lodge #1157, Will N. Kidd Chapter No. 424, and San Jacinto Council No. 347. Some of the other honors and awards he was given include: the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and numerous citizenship awards.
Vic was predeceased by so many loved ones: Flavia, his wife of 55 years; 1st Lt. Victor H. Thompson, III, his son, who died in Vietnam; Pearl, his first wife and Vic III's mother; parents Victor Hugo and Myrtie May (Blackburn) Thompson, Sr., and siblings Richard, Bill, Charlie, Phillip, and Dorothy; and Mike Threadgill, son-in-law.
Survivors include twin daughters, Karen LaBarge (husband David) and Kathy Brumbaugh (husband Ken); grandchildren, Jaclyn Threadgill (husband Rob Wilkinson), Shelly Alexander (husband Larry), Jeff Brumbaugh, and Valerie Strickland (husband Casey); and great-grandchildren, Grace and Anna Alexander, and Alyssa Strickland. He is also survived by his sister, Myrtie May Miller, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sincere thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Alan Schultz, the staff and friends at Parkway Place, the Buckner Hospice Houston team (especially Deborah Smith) and Always Best Care senior services (Trinidad), because you gave "General" the dignified care he so deserved. Vic valued and loved his family and friends and the feeling was mutual. The joy you added to his life is immeasurable. By all the names you were known, Dad, Pa Pa, Great Pa Pa, Hugo, Vic, General, Mayor, you will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 6-8:00 p.m. (13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079). The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with The Rev. Bob Wismer of St. Francis Episcopal and The Rev. Janie Kirt Morris of Emmanuel Episcopal officiating, followed by full military burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
To honor Vic's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 (www.uso.org), Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77024 (ph.713-251-2381), or the charity of your choice.
Vic was born in Blakely, Georgia, the sixth of seven children, but moved to Houston in January of 1935 with his family, graduating from Sam Houston High School in 1938. He attended Texas A&M University (Class of '42) from 1938-40, studying architectural engineering as well as being in Field Artillery, Regimental Headquarters Battery. He later studied mechanical engineering at the University of Houston. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in September 1943 and in 1944 was assigned to the 82nd College Training Detachment, Iowa Wesleyan College. Vic completed pilot training in the Western Flying Training Command, was commissioned and received his pilot rating at Pecos Army AFB, Texas in April of 1945. After graduation from pilot training he was assigned as duty pilot to the 2004th AAF Base Unit at Lincoln AAFB, Nebraska, with additional duty as ground training officer to schedule flying training and develop a ground training program. He was released from active duty in October 1945 after hostilities ceased in the Pacific. His first flying assignment in Reserve status was duty pilot and instructor pilot with the 175th AAF BU at Ellington AFB, Texas. Many assignments followed through the years, all with increased responsibilities. He was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General March 10, 1976 and when he retired January 30, 1981 in the position of Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Air Training Command, Randolph AFB, Texas, he was awarded the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service in this position. His civilian engineering career at Mosher Steel Company, Houston (now Trinity Industries, Inc.) began as a summer job in 1940 and he was later offered a full-time position with the company. He retired from Trinity in 1989 as Sr. Vice President General Manager of Technical Services & Customer Relations.
In his happy and productive life, Vic was an active and influential member of the following, believing that each was not only an opportunity to serve and make a difference but to develop lasting friendships: St. Francis Episcopal Church of Houston; City of Hedwig Village (Mayor 1989-1993, a member of the City Council and numerous committees); Harris County Mayors and Councils Association Board of Directors; Spring Branch ISD: Education Foundation Board of Directors, Career and Technical Education Advisory Board, and Partners in Education Board of Directors; American Institute of Steel Construction; Texas Structural Steel Institute; Houston Chapter of the American Welding Society; Houston Chapter of Texas Association of Business; Houston Chamber of Commerce (Military Affairs Committee and Ellington Task Force); Coastal Industrial Water Authority; Reserve Officers' Association; Air Force Association; Houston USO Board of Directors; Texas Society to Prevent Blindness; Houston SCORE Chapter 37; University Area Rotary Club Houston; The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (Paul Harris Fellow); Houston Engineering Scientific Society; Woodland Lodge #1157, Will N. Kidd Chapter No. 424, and San Jacinto Council No. 347. Some of the other honors and awards he was given include: the American Campaign Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and numerous citizenship awards.
Vic was predeceased by so many loved ones: Flavia, his wife of 55 years; 1st Lt. Victor H. Thompson, III, his son, who died in Vietnam; Pearl, his first wife and Vic III's mother; parents Victor Hugo and Myrtie May (Blackburn) Thompson, Sr., and siblings Richard, Bill, Charlie, Phillip, and Dorothy; and Mike Threadgill, son-in-law.
Survivors include twin daughters, Karen LaBarge (husband David) and Kathy Brumbaugh (husband Ken); grandchildren, Jaclyn Threadgill (husband Rob Wilkinson), Shelly Alexander (husband Larry), Jeff Brumbaugh, and Valerie Strickland (husband Casey); and great-grandchildren, Grace and Anna Alexander, and Alyssa Strickland. He is also survived by his sister, Myrtie May Miller, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Sincere thanks are extended by the family to Dr. Alan Schultz, the staff and friends at Parkway Place, the Buckner Hospice Houston team (especially Deborah Smith) and Always Best Care senior services (Trinidad), because you gave "General" the dignified care he so deserved. Vic valued and loved his family and friends and the feeling was mutual. The joy you added to his life is immeasurable. By all the names you were known, Dad, Pa Pa, Great Pa Pa, Hugo, Vic, General, Mayor, you will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home on Monday, September 5, 2011 from 6-8:00 p.m. (13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77079). The funeral service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 15015 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., with The Rev. Bob Wismer of St. Francis Episcopal and The Rev. Janie Kirt Morris of Emmanuel Episcopal officiating, followed by full military burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
To honor Vic's memory, memorial contributions may be made to the USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 (www.uso.org), Spring Branch Education Foundation, 955 Campbell Road, Houston, TX 77024 (ph.713-251-2381), or the charity of your choice.
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