December 15, 1927 - January 14, 2014

Thompson, John C.
John Carl Thompson

John Thompson died on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 in Dallas.  He is survived by his loving and faithful wife, Joan Catherine.  He is also survived by his daughter, Carline Thompson, and one brother, Bobby Thompson of Colorado Springs, Colorado.  John’s parents proceeded him in John further leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends to mourn his legacy and life.

A Garland native, John was a World War II veteran who served in the Atlantic.    John earned the title of “The Colonel”, and during this time he was admired, 