Jimmy Joe Thompson

Brazil, Indiana

 

Jimmy Joe Thompson, 69, passed away Tuesday September 19, 2017 at his home. He was born in Brazil, Indiana on April 17, 1948 to the late Max and Helen (Harris) Thompson. Jimmy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1966, and served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked in the family business, Thompson Logging and loved animals especially his dog, Maggie Mae. Jimmy enjoyed spending time at the river and coon hunting. He was preceded in death by his brother, Chuck Thompson; sisters, Patty Thompson and Joy Trout, sister-in-law, Myla Geswein and brother-in-law, Elmer Trout.

 

Survivors Include:

 

    Brothers:    Randy (Margaret) Thompson, Brazil, Indiana

            A.J. (Candy) Thompson, Brazil, Indiana

 

    Uncle:        Zeb (Rosie) Mullenix, Brazil, Indiana

    Aunt:         Peggy Mullenix

     Nieces and Nephews:        Suzan (Tom) Bass

                    Steven (Connie) Trout

                    Rita Jo (Mark) Boetzer

                    Debbie Hutcheson

                    Cindy Davis

                    Chad (Leah) Thompson

                    Alfie (Carrie) Thompson

                    Becky (Wayne) Taylor

                    Alyssa (Brett) Rissler

                    Simon Thompson

                    Valerie (Derek) Smith

 

    Several Great Nieces, Nephews, and cousins

    Former Wife:    Carol Wetnight Harrison

A celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at 6:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 24, 2017 at the Thompson Family Park. Moore Funeral Home in Brazil was entrusted with his cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Disable American Veterans,(3725 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076), the Clay County Humane Society (8280 N County Road 125 W, Brazil, IN 47834), or the charity of your choice.