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Frank Thompson '45 June 17, 2019 4:01 PM updated: June 17, 2019 4:04 PM
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home obituary
3110 Airport Road
Temple, Texas 76504
254-899-8888
254-899-8890 (fax)
director@scanioharperfuneralhome.com
Frank T. Thompson
February 06, 1924 - November 25, 2018
Frank T. Thompson, age 94 of Troy, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 in a local care center. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 29th at First Baptist Church of Troy with Rev. Harlan Haines and Rev. Ray Blundell officiating. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be at Bellwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, November 28th at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.
Frank Thaxton Thompson was born February 6, 1924 in Troy. He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Shirley White Thompson, a daughter Lynne Thompson McMurtry (Mike), a son, Mike Thompson (Jill) of Louisville, Kentucky, his grandchildren Quincy McMurtry (Terri), Brad McMurtry (Elizabeth), Leigh McMurtry Welch (Michael) all of Troy, John Thompson (Emily), and Mark Thompson of Louisville, Kentucky and 10 great grandchildren.
Frank was born and grew up in Troy. Upon graduation from high school he joined his brother at Texas A&M University. At the start of WWII, both left college life to serve their country in the US Army. Frank served in the South Pacific and joined Co. H 172nd Infantry 43rd division in July, 1943. His duty was machine gun operator, fighting battles in Guadalcanal, Munda, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the invasion of Luzon in January, 1945. His 43rd Infantry Division received 5 Distinguished Unit Citations (awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on or after December 7, 1941). Frank also received Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 3 Bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze star, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
After Frank came home, he suffered malaria for months. He returned to Texas A&M for a brief time and ultimately decided to move back to the family farm in Troy to help his parents. He married Shirley White of Bogata, Texas in 1949 and built a home near the house where he grew up. He was able to move forward and serve his community, following in the footsteps of his father (Q.W.) and grandfather (J.Q.) who was instrumental in the founding of the town and school system.
As a highly respected citizen, Frank’s community involvement included the following commitments:
Joined the Troy Masonic Lodge #640 AF&AM (Feb. 1947) – Recognized for serving as secretary for 38 years. He served in position of Worshipful Master 1954 and District Deputy of the 48th Masonic District in 1968. He was recognized for 60 years as a Mason in 2007.
Member of Waco Scottish Rite – Coronated 33rd degree in 2001. He served on Floor and Altar Committee for 45 years and as chairman for 10 years.
Member of Troy Chapter Order of Eastern Star #72 since 1949.
Charter Member Troy Volunteer Fire Department
Served on first Troy City Council for 29 years (1960-1989) when city was incorporated.
Bank of Troy Board of Directors
Ordained as a Deacon at First Baptist Church, Troy in 1955. He was recognized as Deacon Emeritus in 2015.
Preceded in death by his parents Q.W. and Marietta Thaxton Thompson, his brothers Aubrey, Hugh, Quincy and sisters LaNella Thompson Hay, Gladys Thompson Rawlinson and Fern Thompson Tannenbaum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Troy (www.fbctroytx.org) or Cal Farley Boys Ranch P.O. Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174 (www.calfarley.org).
SERVICES
Visitation
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home
3110 Airport Road
Temple, Texas 76504
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 29, 2018
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Troy
20 Church Street
Troy, TX 76579
3110 Airport Road
Temple, Texas 76504
254-899-8888
254-899-8890 (fax)
director@scanioharperfuneralhome.com
Frank T. Thompson
February 06, 1924 - November 25, 2018
Frank T. Thompson, age 94 of Troy, died Sunday, November 25, 2018 in a local care center. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, November 29th at First Baptist Church of Troy with Rev. Harlan Haines and Rev. Ray Blundell officiating. Burial with military honors and Masonic rites will be at Bellwood Memorial Park. Visitation will be 5:00 – 6:30 PM Wednesday, November 28th at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.
Frank Thaxton Thompson was born February 6, 1924 in Troy. He is survived by his wife of sixty-nine years, Shirley White Thompson, a daughter Lynne Thompson McMurtry (Mike), a son, Mike Thompson (Jill) of Louisville, Kentucky, his grandchildren Quincy McMurtry (Terri), Brad McMurtry (Elizabeth), Leigh McMurtry Welch (Michael) all of Troy, John Thompson (Emily), and Mark Thompson of Louisville, Kentucky and 10 great grandchildren.
Frank was born and grew up in Troy. Upon graduation from high school he joined his brother at Texas A&M University. At the start of WWII, both left college life to serve their country in the US Army. Frank served in the South Pacific and joined Co. H 172nd Infantry 43rd division in July, 1943. His duty was machine gun operator, fighting battles in Guadalcanal, Munda, Solomon Islands, New Zealand, New Guinea, and the invasion of Luzon in January, 1945. His 43rd Infantry Division received 5 Distinguished Unit Citations (awarded for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on or after December 7, 1941). Frank also received Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 3 Bronze stars, Philippine Liberation Medal with 1 Bronze star, WWII Victory Medal, Combat Infantry Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
After Frank came home, he suffered malaria for months. He returned to Texas A&M for a brief time and ultimately decided to move back to the family farm in Troy to help his parents. He married Shirley White of Bogata, Texas in 1949 and built a home near the house where he grew up. He was able to move forward and serve his community, following in the footsteps of his father (Q.W.) and grandfather (J.Q.) who was instrumental in the founding of the town and school system.
As a highly respected citizen, Frank’s community involvement included the following commitments:
Joined the Troy Masonic Lodge #640 AF&AM (Feb. 1947) – Recognized for serving as secretary for 38 years. He served in position of Worshipful Master 1954 and District Deputy of the 48th Masonic District in 1968. He was recognized for 60 years as a Mason in 2007.
Member of Waco Scottish Rite – Coronated 33rd degree in 2001. He served on Floor and Altar Committee for 45 years and as chairman for 10 years.
Member of Troy Chapter Order of Eastern Star #72 since 1949.
Charter Member Troy Volunteer Fire Department
Served on first Troy City Council for 29 years (1960-1989) when city was incorporated.
Bank of Troy Board of Directors
Ordained as a Deacon at First Baptist Church, Troy in 1955. He was recognized as Deacon Emeritus in 2015.
Preceded in death by his parents Q.W. and Marietta Thaxton Thompson, his brothers Aubrey, Hugh, Quincy and sisters LaNella Thompson Hay, Gladys Thompson Rawlinson and Fern Thompson Tannenbaum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Troy (www.fbctroytx.org) or Cal Farley Boys Ranch P.O. Box 1890 Amarillo, TX 79174 (www.calfarley.org).
SERVICES
Visitation
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home
3110 Airport Road
Temple, Texas 76504
Funeral Service
Thursday, November 29, 2018
11:00 AM
First Baptist Church of Troy
20 Church Street
Troy, TX 76579
505 George Bush Drive
College Station, TX 77840
(979) 845-7514
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