1952 The Roar Carrollton High School Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas Senior Class   OBITUARY   Archie Glen Thompson Archie Glen Thompson passed from this life after a lengthy illness on February 22, 2011 into the hands of his heavenly father. He will join his parents, family members and numerous friends that have gone before.  Born January 24, 1934 to Trucmon and Louella Thompson in Coppell, Texas and he had one brother Jerry Wayne Thompson. Archie married his high school sweetheart Barbara Lee on June 28, 1953 in the Methodist Church of Carrollton, Texas.  Their first daughter Teresa Louise was born in January 19, 1955 and lives in Bryan, TX with her husband Robert Bass.  Son David Glen Thompson born June 13, 1958 and lives with wife Gigi in Troy, TX. Second daughter Cheryl Sanders was born December 12, 1960 and also lives in Troy, TX with husband Ricky Sanders. He was a strong Christian and belonged to Troy United Methodist where he was actively involved until diabetes and dialysis took a toll on his body. Archie had worked in the fire equipment business for many years. Moving to Troy, Texas from Houston in 1978 he purchased American Fire & Safety Inc. in Temple Texas with a second location in Bryan, TX. He loved his company and believed in honesty with clients and fairness with his employees. Over the years he has provided careers for all of his children, several grandchildren, and may other families. Archie was CEO at the time of his death. He is survived by wife Barbara, 2 daughters, Teresa and Cheryl, son David, 7 grandchildren, Jeremy, Shannon, Leah, Melissa, Shawn, Lori, and Glen, 5 great grandchildren, Christopher, Dallas, David, Avery, and Alyssa, brother Jerry and his wife Ruth of Ft. Worth, TX who will provide the organ music during visitation, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation and viewing will be at Harper Talesek Funeral Home of Temple, TX Monday February 28, 2011 at 9:30am.  Memorial services will follow at 10:30am at same location. Services will be conducted by Re3verend Kissa Vaughn of Troy United Methodist church and Reverend Susan Grittman of First United Methodist Church of Conroe, Texas who is a niece of Archie's. Family members will attend a private burial at Hillcrest Cemetery following services.   OBITUARY Services for Archie Glen Thompson 77, of Troy will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Temple.  Private burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery.  Mr. Thompson died Tuesday, Feb. 22, at his home.  He was born on Jan. 24, 1934, to Trucmon E. and Lovella McDonald Thompson in Coppell. In June 1953, he married Barbara Butts. They later moved to Troy and started their own business, American Fire & Safety.  Survivors include his wife; a son, David Glen Thompson of Troy; two daughters, Teresa Louise Bass of Bryan and Cheryl Lynn Sanders of Troy; a brother, Jerry Wayne Thompson; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.  Viewing will be noon-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM. - Published: February 25, 2011.   THOMPSON BARBARA L - FEB ARCHIE G - Jan 24, 1934 - FEB 22, 2011 Hillcrest Cemetery, Temple, Bell County, Texas   Notes: In Memoriam - Carrollton High School - Class of 1952 Find-A-Grave Memorial #66168196