Hi Gloria,
Sorry I have to contact you with sad news. But if you would please post this on the memorial page on your blog, I would appreciate it very much. Daddy was 88 years old and had been in declining health for several months. Mom is doing well and has lots of support from family and friends. Thanks, Janis
CMSgt Jack Melvin Thompson, US Air Force, Retired, departed this life on Nov. 20, 2010, at the age of 88. He was a long-time resident of Universal City, TX (since 1969). He served in the Air Force from 1942 until 1973. During his AF career, he was stationed in China as an advisor; England (where he met the aviator Charles Lindbergh); Okinawa (in support of the Korean action); March AFB, CA; Fuchu Air Station, Japan; Hickam AFB in Honolulu, Hawaii; Harlingen AFB in South Texas; and finally, Randolph AFB near San Antonio, TX. In 1969, he was sent on his final international assignment to Saigon, Vietnam. Upon his return to Texas in 1970, he served for two and a half years at Brooks AFB, San Antonio, before retiring in 1973.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife of sixty years, Betty Jean; daughter Janis and husband Ronald Fielder; son Jon and wife Brenda; son Jimmy and wife Tricia; daughter Jill and husband Ronald Koerth; son Joe and wife Deanna. Jack also leaves behind twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Betty Jean Thompson Scholarship Fund at Universal City Baptist Church, 1401 Pat Booker, Universal City, TX 78148. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010, at the Schertz Funeral Home (with visitation beginning at 11 am and the memorial service at 12 pm). A private Interment with Full Military Honors will be held in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1:45 pm.
You are invited to sign the Guestbook at http://www.schertzfuneralhome.com/
Janis Thompson Fielder ('69)
jjftx51@yahoo.com
1319 Chandler Cove
Pasadena, TX
281-487-5360
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
JAMES RUEL OWNBEY
JAMES RUEL OWNBEY
After surviving many battles during WWII, James Ruel Ownbey lost his final battle with cancer on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010.
He proudly served in the USAF from 1940 until he retired in 1972. After fighting in the Pacific Theatre during WWII, he continued his service during the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife and the mother of his children, Peggy Ownbey.
He is survived by his three children: Jennifer Link, Jim and Rudy Ownbey, six grandchildren: JJ Link, Ashley Bryan, Tyler Ownbey, Erin Ownbey, Sara Anne and Megan Ownbey, two great-grandchildren: Katie and Courtney Link.
He will be buried with full military honors at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens at 2pm, Sunday, November 14, 2010. There will be no visitation.
The family requests that any donations be made to Cleveland Church of Christ.
“I am an American Airman, Wingman, Leader and Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind. I will never falter and I will not fail. “
There was a nice write up on Colonel Ownbey in his hometown newspaper, the Cleveland (Tennessee) Daily Banner:
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/pages/full_story/push?article-A+beloved+old+soldier%20&id=10318683&instance=main_article
Here's a link to the article mentioned above:
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/10232026/article-Ownbey--Lawson-survivors-of-WWII?
There's also a picture of him on his church's web site:
http://www.clevelandchurchofchrist.com/
Jan Ownbey a/k/a Jennifer Link Class of '67
jgl1108@msn.com
After surviving many battles during WWII, James Ruel Ownbey lost his final battle with cancer on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2010.
He proudly served in the USAF from 1940 until he retired in 1972. After fighting in the Pacific Theatre during WWII, he continued his service during the Korean and Vietnam wars and retired as a lieutenant colonel.
He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife and the mother of his children, Peggy Ownbey.
He is survived by his three children: Jennifer Link, Jim and Rudy Ownbey, six grandchildren: JJ Link, Ashley Bryan, Tyler Ownbey, Erin Ownbey, Sara Anne and Megan Ownbey, two great-grandchildren: Katie and Courtney Link.
He will be buried with full military honors at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens at 2pm, Sunday, November 14, 2010. There will be no visitation.
The family requests that any donations be made to Cleveland Church of Christ.
“I am an American Airman, Wingman, Leader and Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind. I will never falter and I will not fail. “
There was a nice write up on Colonel Ownbey in his hometown newspaper, the Cleveland (Tennessee) Daily Banner:
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/pages/full_story/push?article-A+beloved+old+soldier%20&id=10318683&instance=main_article
Here's a link to the article mentioned above:
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/10232026/article-Ownbey--Lawson-survivors-of-WWII?
There's also a picture of him on his church's web site:
http://www.clevelandchurchofchrist.com/
Jan Ownbey a/k/a Jennifer Link Class of '67
jgl1108@msn.com
Saturday, November 06, 2010
MIKE HALE '66
J. Michael Hale, 62 passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 3 after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife, Becky, children Adam and Lauren Hale of Houston, mother Gloria Hale of Schertz, sister Patti Hale and husband Ric, nephew Brandon Suehs and family, all of Austin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mearl D. Hale.
Mike graduated with Honors from the University of Texas School of Architecture in 1977, and was currently employed by Fluor Corp. as Director of Architecture.
Mike served as helicopter crew chief for the U.S. Army from 1969-1972.
He was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross in field commendation ceremonies while in Vietnam.
Mike will be remembered for his quick wit and passion for excellence in all of his endeavors.
After a valiant battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Mike passed away early Wednesday, November 3.
Services are as follow:
Visitation Friday 5 November 6-8pm
Funeral Saturday 6 November 1pm
Settegast- Kopf (281) 565-5015
15015 Southwest Freeway
Sugarland, TX
Burial with full Military Honors
Wednesday 10 November 1pm
Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio
Becky Hale
9015 Prichett Drive
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 668-0510
Patti Hale Ramie (Richard) ‘68
18220 Edna Road
Jonestown, TX 78645
Cell: (512) 922-6502
He is survived by his wife, Becky, children Adam and Lauren Hale of Houston, mother Gloria Hale of Schertz, sister Patti Hale and husband Ric, nephew Brandon Suehs and family, all of Austin.
He was preceded in death by his father, Mearl D. Hale.
Mike graduated with Honors from the University of Texas School of Architecture in 1977, and was currently employed by Fluor Corp. as Director of Architecture.
Mike served as helicopter crew chief for the U.S. Army from 1969-1972.
He was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross in field commendation ceremonies while in Vietnam.
Mike will be remembered for his quick wit and passion for excellence in all of his endeavors.
After a valiant battle with Medullary Thyroid Cancer, Mike passed away early Wednesday, November 3.
Services are as follow:
Visitation Friday 5 November 6-8pm
Funeral Saturday 6 November 1pm
Settegast- Kopf (281) 565-5015
15015 Southwest Freeway
Sugarland, TX
Burial with full Military Honors
Wednesday 10 November 1pm
Ft Sam Houston, San Antonio
Becky Hale
9015 Prichett Drive
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 668-0510
Patti Hale Ramie (Richard) ‘68
18220 Edna Road
Jonestown, TX 78645
Cell: (512) 922-6502
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