Memorial Services for Thomas Wayne Thompson, Age 76 of West Plains, Missouri will be held on Friday, June 19th, 2026 in The Rose Chapel of The Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.
Mr. Thompson passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026.
He was born July 17, 1949, at West Plains, Missouri, to Ethel Tusher Thompson and George Thompson. Thomas spent most of his life in the Detroit, Michigan area and moved back to West Plains after retirement. Mr. Thompson was a veteran; he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in November 1966 and served in the Vietnam War becoming a Sergeant in April of 1969. He continued his devotion through membership with AMVETS Post #98. He will be deeply remembered for his love of country, fast cars and watching football. He dedicated his career to General Motors and Detroit Axle.
He is survived by his three children, Keith Thompson, Teri Caviston and husband, Tom Caviston and Jessica Thompson; five grandchildren, Caitlin and Jake Caviston, Jay’zon, Jaya, and Ajay; one brother, Jimmy Thompson; one sister, Debra Crowder and husband, Homer; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Nancy Thompson and Ella Hall and her husband,Leroy Hall, one sister-in-law, Agnes Thompson (Jimmy’s wife), and one stepson, Jason McBryar.
