Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....THOMPSON, JAMES WALTER  October 12, 2014
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News Star World - October 15, 2014
JAMES WALTER THOMPSON

A memorial service for James Walter Thompson will be held on Thursday, 
October 16th at 10:00 AM at Baskin Baptist Church located at 1718 Louisiana 
857, Baskin, LA 71219. Brother Marion Spence will officiate.

James, known affectionately to many as Buster, was called home to be with 
his Savior on Sunday, October 12, 2014 after a lengthy battle with 
Alzheimer's.

James, age 85 at the time of his passing, was born January 25, 1929 in the 
New Light community of Mangham, Louisiana, and resided for much of his life 
in Baskin, Louisiana. He is preceded in death by his father, Walter 
Thompson; mother, Nolar Thompson; and brother, Noble Thompson.

James is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Ann Thompson; sons, 
Darran Thompson and Kirk Thompson; sister, Beulah Boone and husband W.J.; 
and special grandchild, Ainsley Butler.

James lived a life that put God first. He served Christ as a deacon of 
Baskin Baptist Church, and taught Sunday School at Victory Baptist Church 
and Mangham Baptist Church. He was a member of W.M. Baker Masonic Lodge 
#388, where he served in the Freemasons, Eastern Star, and the Shriners. As 
a Shriner, James was dedicated to raising funds for the Shriners Hospitals 
for Children. He also was a member of Monroe Downtown Lion's Club, and 
helped support the Louisiana Lion's Eye Foundation.

James began working at Stuart C. Irby Co. in the mid-1950s as an 
electrician, and worked his way through the sales department to store 
manager of the Monroe location. After 38 years, he retired in the early 
1990s. He was a man who enjoyed purpose in life and went to work for Marvin 
King Supply for another ten years.

Integrity, generosity, respect, loyalty; these were not just words to James. 
They were the cornerstone of his life built on his devotion to his faith, 
his family, and his community. His word was his bond. His handshake was 
stronger than any contract on ink and paper.

Even in passing, James continues his generosity and purpose. He donated his 
brain to science to further advance research in the fight against 
Alzheimer's

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