Gerald Dean Thompson, 74, of Colbert, Okla., passed away, with his loved ones near, on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. Gerald was born on July 23, 1945 in Shawnee, Okla. to Carl C. Thompson and Lena Wilson Thompson.
Gerald married Mary Jo in Nashoba, Okla. on Dec. 23, 1967. Gerald was a member and attended the United Methodist church of Colbert. He will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
Gerald served his country in the United States Army, then attained his masters degree in education. He was a retired principal from Colbert Public Schools after 40 years. Gerald taught many second generation children. He loved and enjoyed all the students that he taught and mentored. He had a smile for them each morning as they entered the building. His students will remember his caring spirit and his many skills in teaching.
Left to cherish his memories is his wife, Mary Jo Thompson of Colbert, Okla.; his sons: Patrick Thompson and Joan of Kansas City, Kan., Wade Thompson of Ft. Worth, Texas; his sister, Lana Carter and Russell of Lavon, Texas; four grandchildren: Grayson, Emerson, Aden, Ivan; and other extended family and so many co-workers and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Lena Thompson; his brothers: Myrle Thompson and Wyman Thompson.
A service was held on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at the Colbert High School Auditorium; a private burial held at Garden of Memory Cemetery in Colbert.
Honorary pallbearers were James Spivey, John Whitehead, Tom Cothran, Glen Reynolds, Henry Patterson, Russell Carter and Clyde Smith.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to the United Methodist Church, Colbert, OK.