GORDON VAUGHAN THOMPSON, 94,

Of Clinton, TN Passed Away On November 25th,2017,

Peacefully, At Home.

Born In August Of 1923, My Father Was A Witness To

Many Extraordinary Events During His Long Life.

He Was Very Proud Of - But Never Bragged About- His

Service To His Country As A Member Of The MERCHANT

MARINES During WW II.

Years Later, Although A "Yankee" By Birth, He

Succumbed To The Charm Of And Married A Sweet,

Southern Girl, From Tennessee, MAURINE LONES OWEN-

Who Could "Sing Before She Could Talk" -Her Mother

Once Said.

A Rarity In Today's World, Their Marriage, Of 44 Years,

Lasted Until Her Death In 1997.

Maurine And Gordon Had Two Sons. David O.Thompson

Died In San Jose, CA In 2007 And James A. Thompson

Resides In Clinton.

To My Father,

Forever The Merchant Mariner,

I Say,

FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS.

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There Will Be A Viewing At The HOLLEY-GAMBLE

FUNERAL HOME In Clinton, Tn December 5, 2017

From 1 PM To 3 PM Followed By A Graveside Service At

The SUNSET CEMETERY, In Clinton, Shortly Thereafter.
www.holleygamble.com