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Ira "Deedie"
Thompson, Jr.
Carrollton &
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 Thompson
Jr., Ira "Deedie"
March 8, 1937 - August 21, 2020
Thompson Jr., Ira "Deedie"
Ira “Deedie” Thompson Jr. was born on March 8, 1937, in Abilene, TX and
passed from this life on August 21, 2020 in Carrollton, TX. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Ira Deedie and Natalie McClure
Thompson, of Seagoville, TX, and his son, Dennis Keith Thompson of
Carrollton, TX. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Glenda Smith
Thompson; daughter, Mitzi Gayle Thompson; granddaughter, Amy Thompson
Baker and her husband Tim Baker of Cottage Grove, OR; grandson, Jason
Keith Thompson and wife Melody Thompson of Wauchula, FL;
daughter-in-law, Annette Thompson Coffey and husband David Coffey of
Carrollton, TX; and 5 great grandchildren, Gabe and Jordan Baker, Levi,
Jonathan and Solomon Thompson; two brothers, Bill Thompson and wife
Bunny of Atlanta, GA, and Bob Thompson of Corvallis, OR., and
sister-in-law Sharon Smith Wells and husband Ray of Jasper, TX, as well
as many nieces, nephews and friends of all ages.
Deedie attended Seagoville High School, Texas A & M University, and
North Texas University where he received his master’s degree and
Administrative Certificate. He taught English and coached football and
basketball at Vivian Field Middle School, and coached at Coppell High
School, as well as being an Elementary Principal. He was a teacher,
coach, and principal for 33 years.
Deedie was an outstanding place kicker for the Seagoville Dragons
football team in the 1950’s. The Dallas Morning news nicknamed him “The
Toe” and that name stuck with him throughout his life. Friends that knew
him in high school called him Toe throughout his life.
Deedie’s passion was for his family, and he was a loving husband,
involved father and grandfather. He was loved for his smile and
hospitality, and the unselfish way he cared for everyone around him. He
loved middle school age kids and if he could have raised his family on a
teacher’ salary, he would have spent his entire school career teaching
Middle School children.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date. |
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