Jack W. Thompson, 84, of Stockbridge, Ga., formerly of Forest Park, Ga., died Monday

Born in Covington, Okla., he was the son of Jeffrey and Genevieve Blymiller Thompson, and he was raised in Parker.

He received the Purple Heart while serving in the Army's 75th Infantry Division during World War II.

Mr. Thompson was a hard worker, a perfectionist for detail to the beauty of his yard and always had a pocket or jar full of candy for all the children he knew.

But most of all, he was a loving husband, father grandfather and friend.

Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, Anna Patricia Kostka Thompson; a daughter, Candy Steele of Stockbridge; three granddaughters, Leigh (Keith) Snyder of Navarre, Fla., Michelle (Mike) Key of McDonough, Ga., and Stacy (Aaron) Hellinger of Locust Grove, Ga.; six great-grandchildren, Jordan, Kaleigh, Ashleigh, Mitchell, Blake and Brantlee; and several nieces and nephews.

<B>THOMPSON</B> — Memorial services for Jack W. Thompson, who died Monday, Nov. 13, 2006, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at The Chapel of <B>Cannon Cleveland Funeral Directors</B>, 2580 Highway 42 North, McDonough, Ga. Deacon Hank Akers will officiate.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Journey Hospice, 138 Peach Drive, McDonough, GA 30253.Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.cannon-cleveland.com.