Alfred W. Thompson

Alfred W. (Red) Thompson, 81 of Linn, Mo passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008 at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City.

He was born April 9, 1927 in Belle, MO to the late John Alfred and Pearl (Francis) Thompson.

Alfred attended Belle Public Schools and entered the Army at age 18. He served in World War II. On May 19, 1951, he was united in marriage to Imogene Huot in Linn, Mo. She survives of the home.

Alfred worked for the Missouri Highway Department for 38 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Community of Christ Church in Linn and the Missouri State Highway Association.

He enjoyed spending time outdoors and working in his garden growing big tomatoes. Alfred also loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons: John R. Thompson and wife Rita of Jefferson City, Tom J. Thompson and wife Becky of Linn; four grandchildren: Shane Thompson, Kris Loughridge and husband Joe, Jennifer Mehmert and husband Adam, and Joshua Thompson, two great grandchildren: Vidella Loughridge and Nicholas Mehmert.

He was preceded in death by five brothers; Homer, Wade, Wayne, Glen and Wayman and two sisters, Lavada Malan and Iva Dale Lehnhoff.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Morton Chapel in Linn.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 at Morton Chapel with Elder Jerry Henry officiating. Interment will follow at the Community of Christ Church Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association.