Robert Marvin Thompson
(1927-2009)

 

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Spouses/Children:
1. Jacqueline D. Bringle

Robert Marvin Thompson

  • Born: 29 May 1927, Virden, Macoupin, Illinois, United States 1 2
  • Marriage (1): Jacqueline D. Bringle
  • Died: 23 Feb 2009, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States at age 81 1
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• Obituary: The State Journal-Register, 26 Feb 2009, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States. 3

SPRINGFIELD - Robert "Bob" M. Thompson quietly went home to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon February 23, 2009 at his daughter's house. He followed his wife, Jackie, the love of his life, who recently preceded him in death.
Bob was born in Virden, IL., May 29, 1927, the son of Ralph & Edith (Lester) Thompson. He married Jacqueline D. Bringle on July 6, 1947. Bob enjoyed 61 years of marriage and was a member of Eastview Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jackie, January 13, 2009, his parents, a brother, and an infant son, Robert M. Thompson, Jr.
He is survived by two sons, Thomas E. Thompson (wife, Mary) of Sherman, IL., and John M. Thompson (wife, Norma) of Quincy, IL.; three daughters Sandra K. Sample (husband, Robert) of Taylorville, IL., Linda L. Wright (husband Isaac) and Kathy A. Thompson (partner Chris Bosgraaf), all of Springfield, IL.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters Betty Mullen (husband, Dale) of Virden, IL., Helen Johnson of Springfield, IL.; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Bob served in the United States Army from September 1945 through September 1947 and some of that time was spent in Korea as a Diesel Mechanic. He was called back to active duty in September 1950 and honorably discharged as a Sergeant in September 1953. Mr. Thompson worked for Springfield Towel and Garment Service a division of F. W. Means, Amrhein's Bakery, National Garage, School District 186 and retired from Lanphier High School in 1989.
He was an Illini Basketball, Cardinal Baseball and Chicago Bears Football fan. He was a member of the American Legion for 25 years. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, taking care of his yard and working outside. He had many close friends, co-workers and special neighbors that were a big part of his life. Bob always had a smile for everyone he met and never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by everyone.
Mr. Thompson was cremated. A celebration of his life will be held from 5 to 7 PM Friday, February 27, 2009 at Bisch & Son Funeral Home (505 E. Allen). Private interment will take place at Camp Butler National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The American Heart Association , AHA of Greater Illinois, 2524 Farragut Dr. Suite A, Springfield, IL., 62704


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Robert married Jacqueline D. Bringle, daughter of Julius H. Bringle and Elma C. Reeves. (Jacqueline D. Bringle was born on 30 Mar 1930 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 4 and died on 13 Jan 2009 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, United States 4.)


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Sources


1 <i>U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014</i> (Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.),

Name: Robert M. Thompson
Last Residence: 62704 Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
BORN: 29 May 1927
Died: 23 Feb 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951).

2 "U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947," database, <i>Ancestry.com</i> (http://www.ancestry.com/ : accessed 3 Mar 2019);

Name: Robert Marvin Thompson
Race: White
Age: 18
Birth Date: 29 May 1927
Birth Place: Vieder, Illinois, USA
Residence Place: Springfield, Illinois, USA
Registration Date: 29 May 1945
Employer: None
Weight: 150
Complexion: Light
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blonde
Height: 5 7
Next of Kin: Edith Thompson

3 <i>The State Journal-Register, Springfiled, Illinois</i>, 26 Feb 2009.

4 <i>U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014</i> (Ancestry.com. U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2014.),

Name: Jacqueline D. Thompson
Last Residence: 62704 Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
BORN: 30 Mar 1930
Died: 13 Jan 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Illinois (Before 1951).


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