Brig. Gen. Leroy Thompson, Usaf (Ret)

LeRoy Thompson, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa and friend went home with our Lord on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 in Abilene, Texas. LeRoy was born in Yoakum, Texas on June 9, 1930 to Henry Royal and Bessie Irene Thompson. He was the fifth of eight children.

LeRoy met the love of his life, Ruri Nakazawa, while stationed at Misawa Air Force Base. They married in 1951 and celebrated 67 years of life together.

LeRoy spent just over 41 years serving his country in the United States Air Force and Texas Air National Guard. He retired as Brigadier General, USAF and served as Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Texas Air National Guard. LeRoy was thankful to have served as an elder in three congregations of the Church of Christ.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his wife Ruri Thompson and his daughter-in-law Jan Thompson.  He is survived by his five children: daughter Sandra Pierson and husband Kregg; daughter Diana Poeppelmeyer and husband Joe; son Don Thompson and wife Amy; daughter Patsy Boone and husband Phil; daughter Vicki Adams and husband Blake. Twenty-three grandchildren: Summer, Chad, Kate, Brandon, Will, Chris, Jenny, Seth, Beth, Abrham, Ben, Gracie, Carly, Ben, Jason, Lindsay, Bradyn, Jackie, Justin, Kelsie, Kasey, Mac, and Bryce.  Along with the blessing of eighteen great grandchildren: Ava, Pierson, Sadie, Eydie, Gavin, Jude, Madelynn, Kai, Delilah, Delaney, Nora, Jolie, Boone, Cru, Nelli, Blair, Witten and Grady. He is also survived by his sister Jimmie Greenawalt and husband Richard.

A private family service with military honors will be at the Texas State Veterans Cemetery at Abilene, Texas. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 6 from 2:30 to 4:00 at Piersall Funeral Home.

The family is extremely grateful to Hospice of the Big Country and the excellent care of private caregivers. In lieu of flowers, please support Hospice of the Big Country or a mission of your choice.  Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.pbfuneraldirectors.com .