Ted Thompson Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ted Thompson of Atlanta, Texas, who passed away on January 20, 2021, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ted Thompson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Elta Frost Thompson; his brother-in-law Gary Fortenberry; and his nephew Lance Fortenberry. He is survived by: his father Jimmy Thompson of Atlanta, Texas; his siblings, Frank Thompson (Judy) of Lubbock, Jim Thompson (Cassie) of Atlanta, Texas and Deborah Fortenberry of Mesquite, Texas; and his nieces and nephews, Gabby Kennedy, Jake Thompson, Brad Fortenberry and Paige Clark.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Heritage Home Health and Hospice, 307 North Louise Street, Atlanta, Texas 75551 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tn 38148.

Suggested donation : St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hanner Funeral Service

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January 30, 2021

Debora Tumlinson wrote a sympathy message

“Above all else, Ted loved his family and friends. He cared for the needs of others, and he listened when you needed a ear. Ted was above all else, a kind, gentle, Christian man, who practiced his religion, in and out of the church, and took the lessons of the bible he was taught, too heart and practiced them in his life. He will be truly and sorrowfully missed.”

January 24, 2021

louis david toles wrote a sympathy message

“When Ted played for the Houston Oilers, I was the President of the newly formed Clear Creek Association for Retarded Citizens. We held our first Special Olympics Competition Events in the Clear Lake Area. We asked the Houston Oilers to send a player to encourage our special athletes. They sent Ted. He was such a fine person and all of us were appreciative and thankful for his participation. The time would have been in the late 1970's. It appears that he was raised in an admirable manner.”