IN LOVING MEMORY OF

James Allen

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Thompson

Jun 11, 1934 — Mar 18, 2025

Obituary

James "Jim" Allen Thompson, age 90, of Huntington, Indiana, was born June 11, 1934, died March 18, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Jim married Evelyn Janiece Hedrick 69 years ago, and they were honored to celebrate that occasion together this spring. He was the father of 3 children, Dan (Debbie) Thompson, Julie (Mark) Featherston, and Amy (Neil) Kissell. Dan preceded him in death in 2018. He was a very proud grandpa to 7 grandchildren and "Popsie" to 6 great grandchildren.


Jim served his country, in Germany, for 2 years, after being drafted into the US Army in 1957. He worked for Yeoman Engineering and Wabash Magnetics, as well as, owned and operated the laundromat and apartment buildings in Warren, Indiana for many years.

He was the ultimate "Mr. Fix It" and was proud to support his family in every wa y he could. Jim enjoyed traveling, woodworking, family activities and spending time at his favorite place on Earth, Dewart Lake.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Sherwood and Edna (Cramer) Thompson and siblings, infant Robert Thompson, Howard Thompson, Harold "Tommy" Thompson, and Janet Hunnicutt.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home, located at 203 N Matilda St. Warren, IN 46792, from 1pm to 3pm. A funeral service will begin at 3pm Monday with Pastor Steve Cresse officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Etna Cemetery in rural Huntington County, where military rites will be conducted by the United States Army.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Quaker Haven Church Camp and Retreat Center, 111 EMS D16C Ln, Syracuse, IN 46567.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.

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Visitation

March
24

Monday

Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home

203 North Matilda Street, Warren, IN 46792

1:00 - 3:00 pm

Funeral Service

March
24

Monday

Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home

203 North Matilda Street, Warren, IN 46792

Starts at 3:00 pm

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