Lonnie Thompson

Lonnie Thompson, 69, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 in Ft. Worth. Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Thursday, May 12, 2016 at the Springtown Church of Christ. Interment will follow at the Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 pm Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at White's Funeral Home, Springtown. Lonnie was born June 17, 1946 in Weatherford to the late Milton and Ruth Thompson. He was a dairy farmer for many years, raised live stock, and worked for A.M.P.I. as an installer and maintenance man. He was also a loyal worker for FEMA where he retired. Lonnie and his brother, Johnny, won several State and National Titles while showing as well as judging livestock. Lonnie was an avid knife trader and collector. Lonnie served four years in the United States Air Force at Carswell Air Force Base working as a jet engine mechanic. He was a loyal member of the Springtown Church of Christ. Lonnie was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Johnny Wayne Thompson. Survivors: Wife, Vickie Thompson; sons, Gene Thompson and wife, Leann and Jamie Thompson and wife, Stephanie; daughter, Monica Canuteson and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Haley, Meagan, Mollie, Cody, Cole, Randie Kay, and Jacie; several nieces, nephews, and loving cousins.