W.R. Thompson

THOMPSON, W.R. BILL Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for W.R. Bill Thompson, age 69, of Dexter, who passed July 14, 2011. Rev. Gorton Smith of First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Bill was born April 21, 1942 to Henry and Mary Thompson in Carlsbad, New Mexico, they have preceded him in death as well as a brother, Jimmy Thompson.

Bill married Peggy Thorpe on June 7, 1964 in Las Cruces, NM. She survives him at the family home.

Bill is survived by two sons: Troy Thompson and his wife Gayle, and Trace Thompson both of Dexter Brother: Tommy Thompson of Albuquerque brother inlaw: Topper Thorpe of Cliff, NM two grandchildren: Tanner and Darci Thompson both of Dexter.

Bill was a retired County Extension Agent of Chaves County. After he retired from the Extension Service, he worked for Michelet Homestead Realty until June of 2011. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the American Quarter Horse Assoc., Chaves County Rodeo Assoc, American Paint Horse Assoc., United States Team Roping Assoc., Working Ranch Cowboys Assoc. He was a member of Farm Bureau, and Chaves County Planning and Zoning Committee and a Trustee of Central Valley Electric CoOp. He was also an avid supporter of Chaves County 4H and FFA youth.

Honorary Pallbearers are all his friends and Neighbors.

In lieu of flowers you may make memorials to the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund co First United Methodist Church, 200 North Pennsylvania, Roswell, NM 88201 and Chaves County Rodeo Assoc Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 372, Roswell, NM 88202 or the charity of your choice.

Condolences can be made online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Service

Memorial

First United Methodist Church
200 N. Pennsylvania
Roswell, NM  88201
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
2:00 a.m.

Memorial Contributions

First United Methodist Church
Roswell, NM  88201


P.O. Box 372
Roswell, NM  88202