BORN

1939

DIED

2017

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Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home - Copperas Cove

211 West Ave B

Copperas Cove, Texas

James Thompson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 16, 2017.

Services for Jim Thompson, 77, of Copperas Cove will be Friday May 19, 2017 at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Copperas Cove. Jim passed away on May 14, 2017 in Temple. He was born on August 12, 1939 in Robstown, Texas to Dan and Hazel Thompson.

Jim practiced law in Coryell, Bell and Lampasas Counties for over 40 years after being Assistant District Attorney in Nueces County for a number of years. He served in many capacities in Copperas Cove and Coryell County including City Attorney.

He represented several generations of families during his time of practice. He genuinely enjoyed helping people in their time of need.
Even though Jim was a great attorney his real passion was his family. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, swimming and most anything outdoors.

Jim is survived by his wife; Donna Thompson, his children; Son, Scott and Belinda Thompson of Robstown, TX, Daughter, Jill Thompson of Rockport, TX, Daughter, Jana and Bill Richardson of Gatesville, TX and Son, Chad and Jessica Pechak of Lampasas TX; His two sisters Sharon Berryman and Dina and Rich Sullivan; Eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Services have been entrusted to Crawford-Bowers, Copperas Cove.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Jim Thompson memorial fund.
c/o United National Bank
408 S. Main St.
Copperas Cove, TX 76522

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July 8, 2017

Joyce Ann Thomas

Donna so, sorry to here of your loss. Sending prayers to you and the Family.
May God Bless you and your family. Joyce Ann Thomas

May 25, 2017

Linda Gosser

He will greatly be missed. He was very kind and helpful to me during my time of need.

May 21, 2017

Leanne Blackburn

Donna and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my prayers.

May 19, 2017

Shannon Thompson

May 19, 2017

Our deepest condolences to you Donna and the family. May God guide you all through this difficult time. Jim was a really good down to earth person. We appreciate all he did for our family. You will never be forgotten R.I.P. Jim
Sandra Carroll & Justin Hart

May 19, 2017

David Smith

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May 19, 2017

Lee Afferbach

Donna you are in our thoughts and prayers.Jim was a kind and down to earth friend.He will be deeply missed and we pray comfort and peace for you all.God bless!

May 18, 2017

General r James Thurman

Donna,
Dee and I are very sorry to hear about Jim. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. May God Bless You.

Jim and Dee Thurman

May 18, 2017

Becky Kirkland

Donna and Jana,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you from Florida.
Becky Kirkland

May 18, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you .I remember Jimmy from Robstown and then have reconnected through my brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and Anita Cates who bring us news of Donna and families. Thinking of you with sympathy! Zula and Dale Langley

May 18, 2017

Joseph Pace

Jim you will be missed. You were always kind and believed in me. For that, I will be forever grateful. You were a good man and my heart goes out to your wife Donna and Chris, who worked for you for so many years.

May 18, 2017

Earl and Sharon Gandy

Thoughts and prayers for all.

May 18, 2017

Our hearts goes out to the family and the loss of Jimmy brings to mind so many memories of our being in class together in Robstown. My heart is saddened, he was such a dear friend. May the family experience the comfort of the Lord during this very difficult time of loss.
Henrietta and Homer Smith (Erie, Colorado)

May 18, 2017

Vic Gillespie

So long Big Jim. What a time we had in the Nueces County District Attorney's Office and before that our Robstown escapades!

May 18, 2017

Steve & Jeri Davis

Praying for Donna and Family, may God lift and raise your spirits up. We feel so privileged to have me you both.

May 18, 2017

We lift Donna and the family up in prayer during this time. Condolences to all during this difficult time. Michael and Debra Murphy, Copperas Cove

May 17, 2017

Linda Goode

You are our thoughts and prayers.
May God be with each and every one of you in this most difficult time.
Love to all
Linda and Willie Goode

May 17, 2017

From James and Cathy Stockman

May 17, 2017

Kimberly Fletcher

To Donna our ICU neighbor, we're so sorry for your loss, Jim was a really good man and he represented us a few times. We miss seeing you everyday but we will keep you in our hearts and prayers. Take care my friend and we love you dearly. James, Cathy, Jerry and Kim

May 17, 2017

Diane Cortez-Richmond

Praying for the family as they deal with the loss of a wonderful man. He was a part of many lives in many families.i was always able to rely on his advise and expertise..He will be missed by many ..May God bless you all..

May 17, 2017

Connie Johle (griffin )

Donna and family sending our condolences we will be thinking of you and sending prayers for all!!!! Jim is in a joyous place where we all will be together again!!!! Donna I know it's hard and just hold tight to Jesus's hand and he will guide you through this!!!! We are family and I am here if you need anything!!! Love Connie and Tim

May 17, 2017

He was a good man...Prayers for Donna and family. Neva & Woody Shemwell.

May 17, 2017

Cathy Walker-Hooper

Donna-I'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Prayers of comfort and love for you and family.

Love and Hugs,

May 17, 2017

Dalton Craig

We feel so sorry for your loss and will miss Jim as we know you will. Jim was a great person and will be missed by many in this community. Our prayers are with You Donna and the rest of your family . Butch and Patsy Craig .

May 17, 2017

martha trudo

I will miss Jim. He was a fine attorney and was just in our court within the last week or two. His smile and stories kept making our days brighter. My heart is saddened with his passing and everyone has lost a great friend and fine man with the biggest heart.

May 17, 2017

William and Carolynn Stone

Out thoughts and prayers are with his family!

May 17, 2017

Grace Vincent

I am so sorry for your loss. All of you helped me and my family so much last summer and through the end of last year. I will miss him and the big smile he had for everyone.

May 17, 2017

I'm sorry for your loss, Donna. My thoughts, love and prayers are with you and all of the family.
Charlsey Nisley

May 17, 2017

Cove lost a great person,he helped a lot of people myself being one. I know Chris and Donna and his daughters will miss him the most.


Dave Thomas- Kentucky

May 16, 2017

Carol Mountain

Our sincere sympathy to the Thompson family on the loss of Jim. We were neighbors and friends for many years. Jim was a fine man. Carol, Paul, and Brian Mountain.

May 16, 2017

I'm really sorry for your loss,Donna. I had known Jim since the mid-1970's and he was a great guy.
Joe Lombardi (Copperas Cove, TX)

May 16, 2017

He was just a hell of a good attorney and a friend. Jim Cummings,

May 16, 2017

Angel Shipler

Condolences to Donna and The Thompson Family . Sorry to hear About this Loss.. Hugs Donna still Keep that Smile .

May 16, 2017

Rex and Melvia Taylor

Mr. Thompson was very kind man and my heart breaks for Donna she is such a wonderful person. I know Chris is at a loss also. So sorry for ya'lls loss. Prayers for comfort and peace.
Rex and Melvia Taylor

May 16, 2017

Jack Widup

Condolences to Donna and the Thompson family. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Rest in peace Jim.

May 16, 2017

Ray Clayton

To all the Thompson family and friends. I am really sorry to hear about Jim. I will miss seeing him and Donna at our local restaurants. Rest in Peace my friend.

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