George Dalton “Red” Thompson, 85, of Beaumont, died Monday, June 27, 2016. He was born on April 26, 1931, in Bluegrove, to Ora E. Lemons and George D. Thompson. He moved to Beaumont from Plainview in 1996. Red immediately joined the First United Methodist Church and was an active member. He worked for eighteen years at the Brentwood Country Club in the pro shop.

He is survived in Beaumont by his wife, Linda, and her family B. Sharon and Emily Terrell; sons; Mike Thompson and his wife, Kathy, of Corinth and Kenneth Thompson and his wife, Karin, of Bellville; daughter, Pam Denosky and her husband, Michael, of Austin; and son, Jeffrey Thompson and his wife, Melinda, of Mineral Wells; sister, Patty Green of Conroe; and grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

A gathering of Mr. Thompson’s family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. His graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, June 30, 2016, at Bluegrove Cemetery, Bluegrove Cemetery Road, Bluegrove.