John David Thompson

John David Thompson, 79, of Cameron died Friday, Dec. 14, 2018, at his home.  Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Marak. Burial will follow in the Ss. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, with a Rosary at 7 p.m. at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home.

Mr. Thompson was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Cameron to Henderson and Theresa (Matula) Thompson. He graduated from C.H. Yoe High School. He married Jo Ann Puckett on Jan. 17, 1961, and she preceded him in death in 2010. He served in the Army National Guard. He worked for Alcoa for 38 years and was a member of the Local United Steelworkers #3895. He was a member of the Cameron Volunteer Fire Department for 38 years. He was a member of Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. 

His brother, Jimmy Thompson, also preceded him in death in 2007. 

He is survived by: daughters, Lori Sowers of Highland Village and Debbie Shelton of Cameron; brother-in-law, Donald Puckett of Cameron; and four grandchildren, Tanner Thompson, Sydney Sowers, Devin Sowers and Max Shelton

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home of Cameron is in charge of arrangements.