JACK L. THOMPSON

Jack L. Thompson, age 80, of Albion, IN passed away at 9:00 p.m. Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City.Born on September 23, 1932 in Wolf Lake, IN, he was the son of Chauncey G. and Lodema (Hile) Thompson.

He was a lifetime resident of Noble County and attended Wolf Lake High School for 11 years.On April 12, 1963 he married Betsy Ross. He worked at Goshen Rubber, Goshen for 39 years.He was a member of VFW, Wolf Lake, Whitley County F.O.P. Lodge for 49 years and Eagles Lodge #1906, Columbia City since 1965.

Survivors include his wife, Betsy R. Thompson of Albion; 2 sons, Dennis K. Thompson of Syracuse and William L. Thompson of Madison; 2 sisters, Helen Mustin of Fort Wayne and Roxy Gibson of Columbia City; 2 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Wolf Lake Cemetery. The Whitley County Korean War Honor Guard will present graveside military rites.