Archie Thompson

Archie Glen Thompson passed from this life after a lengthy illness on February 22, 2011 into the hands of his heavenly father. He will join his parents, family members and numerous friends that have gone before. Born January 24, 1934 to Trucmon and Louella Thompson in Coppell, Texas and he had one brother, Jerry Wayne Thompson.
Archie married his high school sweetheart Barbara Lee on June 28, 1953 in the Methodist Church of Carrollton, Texas. Their first daughter, Teresa Louise, was born in January 19, 1955 and lives in Bryan, TX with her husband Robert Bass. Son, David Glen Thompson born June 13, 1958 and lives with wife, Gigi in Troy, TX. Second daughter, Cheryl Sanders was born December 12, 1960 and also lives in Troy, TX with husband ,Ricky Sanders.
He was a strong Christian and belonged to Troy United Methodist where he was actively involved until diabetes and dialysis took a toll on his body.
Archie had worked in the fire equipment business for many years. Moving to Troy, Texas from Houston in 1978 he purchased American Fire Safety Inc. in Temple Texas with a second location in Bryan, TX. He loved his company and believed in honesty with clients and fairness with his employees.
Over the years he has provided careers for all of his children, several grandchildren, and many other families. Archie was CEO at the time of his death.
He is survived by wife Barbara, 2 daughters, Teresa and Cheryl, son David, 7 grandchildren, Jeremy, Shannon, Leah, Melissa, Shawn, Lori and Glen, 5 great grandchildren, Christopher, Dallas, David, Avery, and Alyssa, brother Jerry and his wife, Ruth of Ft. Worth, TX who will provide the organ music during visitation, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation and viewing will be at Harper Talesek Funeral Home inTemple, TX Monday, February 28, 2011 at 9:30am. Memorial services will follow at 10:30am. at same location. Services will be conducted by Reverend Kissa Vaughn of Troy United Methodist Church and Reverend Susan Grittman of First United Methodist Church of Conroe, Texas who is a niece of Archies. Family members will attend a private burial at Hillcrest Cemetery following services.

Visitation

HarperTalasek Funeral Home
500 W. Barton Ave.
Temple, TX  76501
Monday, February 28, 2011
9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

Service

Chapel Service

HarperTalasek Funeral Home
500 W. Barton Ave.
Temple, TX  76501
Monday, February 28, 2011
110:30 a.m.

Cemetery

Hillcrest Cemetery
1873 N. 1st Street
Temple, TX  76501