It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Thompson of Carmi, Illinois, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away on April 1, 2021, at the age of 74, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Thompson to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Matthew and Myra Mae Thompson (Haase); his mother-in-law Sharon L. Sparks; his wife Sharon; his daughter Mandy; his son-in-law Lance Magnotta of Carmi; his grandchildren, Linus and Isabel Magnotta; his sisters, Carol Thompson of Columbus, OH and Marcia Olson (Dean) of LaPorte City, IA; his nieces and nephews, Kimberly West, Zach Olson, Alex Olson and Calla Olson; and his sister-in-law Linda Belt (Gary).

Memorial contributions may be made in Jim's memory to one of his favorite food banks including, the Tri-State Food Bank, Evansville Rescue Mission, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Carmi Compassion Center or to the donor's favorite food bank and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi who is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Campbell Funeral Home

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May 2, 2021

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“Jim and I were neighbors, friends, and school-mates in Kankakee, IL. He was the kind of guy one couldn't help but liking, and was great fun to be around! Of course we got into our share of trouble, and gave the 'Good Nuns' of St. Theresa School plenty of opportunity to hone their disciplinary skills. I smoked my first cigarettes with Jim; they obviously didn't stunt his growth. Jim's mother Myra tutored me in Latin, and his father smoked some 'Wicked Cigars.' The family were great people!!”

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St. Polycarp Catholic Church
209 4th St, Carmi, IL 62821

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St. Polycarp Catholic Church
209 4th St, Carmi, IL 62821

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