James Ralph Thompson, Sr., 82, of Tallahassee, passed away Saturday, February 09, 2013, after a brief illness.
He was born on June 16, 1930, in Leon County. He served in the United States Navy. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Lee and Beulah Hollingsworth Thompson; a sister, Nell Thompson Dickinson; and a brother, Carl Lee Thompson, Jr.
James worked at Moon Jewelry Company for over 47 years. Highlights of his career include his term as President of the Florida Jewelers Association, membership in the Florida Jewelers Association 24 Karat Club. He also was the first recipient of the Southeastern 24 Karat Club Most Outstanding Jeweler of the Year award. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity at Florida State University, Seminole Boosters and FSU Alumni Association. Service organizations he participated in for many years were Exchange Club, the Elks Club, and the Shriners, where he was raised to a 3rd Degree Blue Lodge Mason, 32° Scottish Rite Mason and later a Shriner, Morocco Temple and the Jesters.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, JoAnne Moon Thompson; and his children, James Ralph Thompson, Jr., Rachael Thompson Hofmeister (Jeff), Lester Lee Thompson, Kelly Thompson Langston (Michael), William Joseph Thompson, all of Tallahassee and Henry Durwood Thompson (Tracie) of Green Cove Springs. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
The family will received friends on Monday, February 11, 2013, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Culley's Meadowood Funeral Home on Riggins Road. The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at Bradfordville First Baptist Church with burial following at Culley's Meadowood Memorial Park on Timberlane Road. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Bend Hospice.
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February 18, 2013
david cash
I am so sorry about your loss. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed
February 16, 2013
James G. Hill, Jr.
With deepest sympathy. My prayers are with all of you.
February 14, 2013
SUSIE COLE
TO ALL OF THE THOMPSONS -
WHAT A WONDERFUL LIFE WE ALL HAD GROWING UP IN TALLAHASSEE. WE WERE VERY LUCKY CHILDREN.
MR JAMES WAS SUCH A LARGE PART OF OUR LIVES AS WERE ALL OF YOU. HE AND DADDY ARE PROBABLY PLAYING GOLF TOGETHER IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW.
WE THINK OF ALL OF YOU SO OFTEN. WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, BUT WE KNOW THAT HE, MAMA & DADDY ARE ALL IN A BETTER PLACE. HOWEVER, WE SURE DO MISS THEM DOWN HERE.
LOVE TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!
SUSIE, LUCY & MADI (LUCY'S DAUGHTER)
February 14, 2013
Byars Cole
Dearest Thompson family, I was so saddened to learn of The passing of Mr. Thompson. I have such wonderful childhood memories of him and his generation of gentlemen, including my beloved father. Mr. Thompson and those men were giants in my childhood eyes.
Miss Joanne, you all are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Love, Byars Cole
February 12, 2013
Kendra Roberts
Rachel, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Remember the memories you had with each other.
February 11, 2013
Judy Estes
JoAnne many prayers for you and family.
February 11, 2013
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your Family. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Gary and Cindy Shiver and Billie Watson.
February 11, 2013
Bebe Thedford
Mrs. JoAnne, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. James. I would bring mama down tomorrow but she is really sick herself. She feels terrible not being able to get there. She and Daddy always loved you and James. Please let us know if we can do anything for you, and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Bebe Thedford and Frances Summitt
February 11, 2013
John & Bruny Ewbank
Our sincere condolences.
We will always remember the time spent with James at Moon Jewelry Co. and the FJA conventions
February 11, 2013
Steve Edwards and family
Please accept our sincere condolences.
February 11, 2013
Nancy and Herb. Reinhard
Our thoughts and prayers are with you JoAnne and the family.
February 11, 2013
Edna Keeney
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your wonderful family.
February 11, 2013
Kelly, Tom and I are so sorry to hear about your dad's passing!
We know how much you loved him! Hold on to those sweet memories and cherish them forever...
We will be unable to attend services, but you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
love to you,
Tom and Joy Barrett
Blue Ridge, GA
February 11, 2013
Archie & Tammy Hamilton
We are so sadden by the news. Archie recently cut James hair and certainly didn't realize this was coming. We pray for your family during this time. God Bless!
February 11, 2013
edna butler
Kelly and family, I want you know how sorry and sad i am to read about the passing of your precious daddy. May our gracious heavenly father wrap his everloving arms around each and everyone of you. My thoughts love and prayers are will all of you. May God Bless you.
peace be with you all
Edna Butler
Sopchoppy,Florida
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