Gilbert “Jack” Thompson Jr. 82, of Nederland passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at his residence in Nederland.
Interment and military graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches with Rev. Kevin Otto officiating. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 P.M. Friday evening at the mortuary.
Mr. Thompson was a native of Seagraves, and lived in Nederland since 1960. He retired from Atlantic Pipeline Company as a pipeline superintendent with 34 years of service. He served our country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Jack was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Nederland where he was a member of the Methodist Men’s Association.
He is survived by his wife Marion Thompson of Nederland; one son, Gilbert D. Jack Thompson III and wife Gloria of Nederland; two grandchildren, Brad Thompson of Nederland, and Shelia Lantrip and husband Todd of Spring; two great great grandchildren, Lauren Lantrip, and Jacob Lantrip.
Serving as honorary pallbearers are Oscar Cannon, Robert Bradberry, Paul Ross, Gene Thomas, Paul Stothers, Don Cribbs and Marvin Morris.