Thomas C. Thompson

Thomas C. Thompson, age 88 of Kingman passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Regional Hospital in Terre Haute.  He was born in Crawfordsville on August 9, 1930 to Leo & Pearl (Reynolds) Thompson.

Tom graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1948 and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  On February 20, 1955 he married the love of his life, Evelyn J. (Rudolph) Thompson, who survives.  He was a member of the Yeddo Baptist Church.  Throughout the years he was a farmer, worked at Impex and was a truck driver for Overpeck Gas Company for 16 years.  He was a hard worker, enjoyed playing golf with his son, and working in their huge garden.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Evelyn; three children, Gregory (Beth) Thompson of Cedarsburg, WI, Linda Millikan of Terre Haute, and Michael (Kelly) Thompson of Crawfordsville; a brother, Leo (Betty) Thompson of Crawfordsville; 6 grandchildren, Adrianne, Whitney, Samantha, Brandi, Amanda, and Kristina; 10 great grandchildren and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Gordon & David Thompson; two sisters, Geraldine Coover and Mary Albin.

Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Care, 203 S 1st Street in Kingman on Saturday, October 20, 2018 from 11:00am till the time of the funeral service at 1:00pm with Pastor Jim Rivers officiating.  Burial will follow at Freedom Cemetery with military rites by the United States Army.  Sanders Funeral Care entrusted with care.  Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com