1939
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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Sponsored by Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home - Copperas Cove.
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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