James Thompson, 79, of Tulsa met his Heavenly Father on
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012. He was the owner of Kitchens By
Jim Thompson. He was born July 17, 1933, in Prague, OK,
a son of Alex Monroe and Willie Ona Thompson. Jim was
preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Lloydell Ryle and Margaret King, and his brother, Don C. Thompson.
He married Gretta Millsap on June 22, 1997 in Tulsa,
In addition to his wife, Mr. Thompson is survived by 2
daughters, Sherry and David Johnson, and Shelly and Paul
Henning; including 8 grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by 4 step-children, Chrissy and Steve
Streeter, Carri and John Bearg, Casey Callery and Craig and
Louisa Carnagey; including 9 step-grandchildren. Jim is also
survived by his brother, George A. Thompson and wife,
Sybil. Jim was a graduate of Oklahoma State University in 1955. Upon graduation he moved to Tulsa and became involved with Kitchen Komer, later forming his own business known as Kitchens by Jim Thompson for 50+ years. Jim enjoyed boating, fishing, traveling, supporting the OSUCowboys and most of all spending time with family and friends. He attended First Baptist Church in Tulsa where he served on the Benevolence Committee. He also volunteered for the Tulsa area Meals on Wheels. Jim had a servants heart following the Lords lead as well as a great sense of humor.
Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 4, 2013, 10:00 AM
at the First Baptist Church of Tulsa. Interment will be in the
Prague Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, 6-8 PM at Moore's
Southlawn Chapel. In lieu of flowers, he would appreciate
your donating to the FBC Caring Center or Meals on Wheels in his memory. Moore's Southlawn 663-2233 share memories at
www.moorefuneral.com