Lynn Thompson
Lynn Thompson, 66, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009, surrounded by
his family at his home in Duncanville after a brief battle with cancer.
Mr. Thompson was born on Dec. 3, 1942, in Corsicana to Floyd and Edna
Thompson. He was the youngest of three, known for his streak of stubborn
independence. And according to his sister was, in fact, “Mama's
favorite.” In 1961, he married his high school sweetheart, Nikki
McCollum, after sweeping her off her feet in his snow cone truck; later
moving her to Dallas. In 1965, he joined the United States Air Force
during which time he had his first child, Stacey, in 1967. When his
service was honorably completed in 1969, he moved back to Dallas, with
his young family; completing it in 1972, with the birth of his son,
Ronald.
Mr. Thompson finally settled in Duncanville in 1975, where he eventually
retired and garnered the reputation as Defender of the Neighborhood
against stray dogs, illegally parked cars, and all things untoward on
Katherine Court. Retaining his reputation for stubborn independence, he
was also known to soften when showing his devotion to his family and
beloved pets. He is warmly remembered for his uncanny ability to fix all
things mechanical, his meticulous yard, and canning some pretty mean
jellies.
He is survived by his wife, Nikki McCollum-Thompson of Duncanville; his
daughter, Stacey Thompson of Dallas; his son, Ronald Thompson of
Duncanville; and his sister, Elizabeth Sullivan of Houston. He is also
survived by several nieces, nephews, and many friends who will dearly
miss him.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009, at Griffin-Roughton
Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009, at
Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery with Bro. Bill Honea officiating.
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