October 19, 1995

THOMAS R. THOMPSON

DIXON, Ill. -- Thomas Rightor Thompson, 69, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995, at his home. He was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Carbondale, son of Eric Talbot and Eddye Ruth Turner Thompson. He and Joanne Goforth were married Sept. 30, 1943. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Katy Stoltz of Anna, Ann James of Dixon; three sons, Eric Thompson of Rockford, Ill., Joe Thompson of Rochelle, Ill., Tom Thompson of Tucson, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter...

DIXON, Ill. -- Thomas Rightor Thompson, 69, of Dixon, died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995, at his home.

He was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Carbondale, son of Eric Talbot and Eddye Ruth Turner Thompson. He and Joanne Goforth were married Sept. 30, 1943.

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Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Katy Stoltz of Anna, Ann James of Dixon; three sons, Eric Thompson of Rockford, Ill., Joe Thompson of Rochelle, Ill., Tom Thompson of Tucson, Ariz.; 14 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter.

Private graveside service will be held Friday at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.

Crain Funeral Home Pleasant Grove Chapel in Murphysboro is in charge of arrangements.

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