Johnie Thompson

Thompson

Johnie (John) Dale Thompson, 78, of Decatur passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

A memorial service to celebrate John’s life will be held Saturday, August 10, 2024, at 11 am at Renaissance Church in Decatur. Memorials can be made out to Ginger Thompson to help with final expenses. Tanzyus Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of arrangements.

Johnie was born May 25, 1946, at St. Mary’s Hospital, son of Delmar and Berniece (Daniels) Thompson. He graduated from Eisenhower High School where he still kept in touch with his classmates every three months enjoying dinners with the class of ’64. John proudly served his country in the Marine Corp later on working for Norfolk & Southern Railroad as a switchman for 25 years. He was baptized in 1997 bringing him closer to God.

John married Ginger (Britt) Thompson on May 5th, 1984, spending their lives together raising their daughter Amy. He was known for being a hippy with a long beard, even longer hair and a mullet for many years. Johnie loved to dance, often jamming out to rock and roll, telling funny stories and teasing the girls. He was a family man who loved spending time with his wife and daughter, playing with his grandkids and chasing Baron the family dog. John enjoyed nature camping whenever he could and meeting his friends for the ODD Breakfast Club the first Friday of every month. He will be greatly missed for his wonderful smile, the way he laughed and his witty stories.

Survived by his wife, daughter Amy (Rick) Scrimpsher, grandson Jordan (Sarah) Scrimpsher, Taylor (Dave) Scrimpsher, great granddaughter Rosella due in September, sisters Debbie (Randy) Drake and Sondra Nelson, brother Dan Thompson, many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Preceded by his mother, father and grandparents.

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