"T" OBITUARIES

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PHILIP DAVID THOMPSON

Philip David Thompson, 51, of Jonesboro, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2006 at St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 5, 1955 in Quantico Vir. to David R. and Phyllis Stroup Thompson. He and Vicki Charles were married June 24, 1978 in Austin, TX.
Thompson was a 1973 graduate of Jackson, MO High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau. He enlisted in the U. S. Air Force in 1975. During his 24-year career, he served both stateside and overseas. His deployments included Desert Storm, Desert Shield, and Provide Comfort in the Persian Gulf.
Among his many achievements, honors and commendations, most notably he was the recipient of the 1991 U. S. Air Force NCO Meteorologist of the Year. He also served with Special Forces when stationed at RAF Bentwaters, England and received the Joint Meritorious Unit Award. He retired in November, 1999 as a Master Sergeant.
Loving survivors include his wife of Jonesboro; parents of Jackson, MO; two daughters, Staci (Brian) Beussink and their children, Brett, Anna, Sydney, and Jayden of Jackson, Valeri (Chad) Hudson and their daughter, Riley, of Beebe, AR; a son, Philip (April) Thompson and their daughter, Taylor, of Beebe, AR; and a brother, John N. (Marcia) Thompson of Jackson.
Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Maria Charles of Austin, TX; sister-in-law, Lupe (Mark) Jennings of Brownsville, TX; and three brothers-in-law, Julian Alcoser of Hutto, TX, Johnny Charles of Round Rock, TX, Sal Charles of Austin; and many nieces and nephews.
McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson, MO in charge. Funeral service will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Carter Frey will officiate with burial to follow at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson with gravesite military honors.