John William Thompson was born to John and Patricia (Graham) Thompson on December 13, 1952 in Frankfurt, Germany. Saturday, October 10, 2020, our loving father, husband and Poppy, passed away at age 67 years, 9, months and 27 days.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in 1975.  He was involved in the banking industry for 45 years.  On August 17, 1973, he married Linda Sue Campbell.  They raised two sons, Jason and Justin.

John loved watching sports, especially when his sons or grandchildren were playing, playing his guitar, and teaching Sunday school.  He loved having "special time" with his grandchildren. Whether he was playing with his kids or grandkids, working in the bank, at church, or lying in a hospital bed, John loved entertaining people and making others laugh.  He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit.

He is survived by his wife Linda, his son Jason and wife Rachel of Piedmont, Ok, his son Justin and wife Tara of Marlow, OK, his granddaughter Moriah, his grandsons Zach, Nathan, Trenton and Ty, and his sister Toni Ashlock of Woodward, OK, and numerous friends and family members.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia.