Earl Thompson

Earl Melvin Thompson, Jr. was born February 13, 1933, in Ada, Oklahoma to Zora May Frantz Thompson and Earl Melvin Thompson. 

Earl preceded in passing by his spouse Jana Lou (Judy) Henderson Thompson of Clarksville, Texas on May 22, 2011, after 56 years of marriage.  They married on the 11th day of April 1955.  His daughter Janice Kay Thompson of Clarksville, Texas on August 10th, 2012.  His siblings Barbara Thompson Johnson and her spouse Buster, Jerry Allen Thompson and his spouse Bobbie (still residing in Clarksville, Tx), and Earline Thompson Sparkman and her spouse Bill. 

Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Hopewell Cemetery with Rev. Nathan Simmons officiating.  Burial will follow under the direction of Clarksville Funeral Home. 

Earl is survived by two children, Allan Ray Thompson and wife Lauri of Village Mills, Texas and James Earl (Jimmy) Thompson and wife Rochelle of Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Grandchildren Jeffrey Thompson and great grandson, Kylan Earl Thompson of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Shelly Elaine Dilbeck and Justin, great grandchildren Jayden Grace Dilbeck and Devon Guillary and Ayla of Kountze, Texas.  Corely Ray Dilbeck of Warren, Texas.  Wesley Allan Thompson and Dellina, great grandchildren Ava Elizabeth and Jackson Evan Thompson of Village Mills, Texas.  Alicia Schroeder and Matt, and great grandchildren Bricen and Ivey Schroeder of Sachse, Texas, Kaylee Arnold and his two great grandchildren Aoife and London Hamilton of Clarksville, Texas.  

Earl is best known for loving his family deeply, he absolutely adored his wife, children and grandchildren.  He mentioned several times how he missed his friends and church where he was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist of Hopewell, Texas where he had made his home since 1971.  Wayne and Pam Penny were especially dear friends to him, that spent time with him, and he loved them both.  Mike Kellum was a good neighbor to him, often checked in on him and mowed his yard.  The Hopewell Ladies auxiliary visited and made him homemade gifts he treasured.  He kept all their cards and notes.  He used one, the handcrafted knitted cell phone holder while in the nursing facility and mentioned how glad he was to have it.  He loved to eat fried fish and ice cream but absolutely refused to eat beef and reminded us often not to put it on his plate.  He loved playing games, card games especially and we all have fond memories of games around his and our kitchen tables.  One of his favorite hobbies was stalking his family on Life 360 app.  He tracked us continuously until just days before he passed.  His mind remained sharp until just days before his passing, for a 92-year-old he was remarkably tech savvy. 

Earl was a Korean War Veteran and was proud of his service.  He retired from Kimberly Clark in Paris, Texas.  He lived a long life but now is with the Lord as of May 20, 2025.  We will all miss him but look forward to seeing him again. 

John 14:1-3 “ Do not let your hearts be troubled.  You believe in God; believe also in me.  My Father’s house has many rooms….I am going there to prepare a place for you. “ 

Rev 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes.  There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain…”                                                                     

 Amen

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