Roger Mills Co. - Obit for Joseph Calvin Thompson

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Obit for Joseph Calvin Thompson

Funeral services for Joseph Calvin Thompson, Cheyenne, who died Wednesday, 
February 3, 1960 at his home following an extended illness, were held at the 
First Baptist Church in Cheyenne, Saturday afternoon.  Rev. Lloyd Martin of 
Crawford assisted by Rev. Laddie Adams, Cheyenne, officiated at the sermon.

Born August 14, 1888 at Alamosa, Colorado, Mr. Thompson came to western Oklahoma 
in 1900 from Jack county, Texas.  He was married to Trula Mae Brown at Vernon, 
Texas in 1913.

He was a member of the Baptist church and was faithful to his church as long as 
his health permitted.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one son, Orren Calvin, Cheyenne; one 
brother, Otis of Cheyenne; three sisters, Mrs. Guy Kendall, Cheyenne; Mrs. 
Rhett Jones, Craawford; and Mrs. Fred McClellan, Mountain View, Missouri; 
one half-sister, Mrs. Lida Leddy of Strong City.

Committal was in the Cheyenne cemetery, Cheyenne, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma 
with Scroggins Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, Ok