Obituary of James Thompson

James William Thompson of Old Hickory, TN passed away on Monday, February 16, 2015; he was 91. Preceded in death by his wife, Dortha Willine Thompson and his daughter, Sandra Kay Watkins; brothers, Winford and Virgil Thompson. Survived by his daughter, Barbara (Steven) Capps of Hazel Green, AL; son, Kenneth (Carol) Thompson of White House, TN; brother, Gene (Sue) Thompson of Portland, TN; seven grandchildren, Dawn Taylor, Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson, James "Jimmy" (Jennifer) Watkins, Paul Watkins, John (Ashley) Capps, Angela Watkins and Mary Lynne Capps; six great-grandchildren; Christopher Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Marshal Thompson, Jessica Taylor, Sandra "Sandi" Watkins and James William "Will" Watkins. Mr. Thompson was a member of Old Hickory Church of Christ, where he served previously as an Elder. He retired from Sears with twenty five years of service. Mr. Thompson was a WWII veteran, serving in the US Navy. Visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2015 from 3 to 8PM in the Chapel of Madison Funeral Home, 219 E Old Hickory Blvd., Madison, TN and where funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 11AM with Bro. Don Loftis officiating. Active pallbearers: James "Jimmy" Watkins, Jeffrey "Jeff" Thompson, Christopher Taylor, John Capps, Dean Thompson and Paul Watkins. Interment at 1PM in Maple Hill Cemetery, Portland, TN. Lasting tributes to madisonfuneralhome.net. Madison Funeral Home, (615)868-9020.