James "JT" Houston Thompson
June 20, 2021
James “JT” Houston Thompson, age 80, passed away June 20, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and served in the United States Army. JT owned and operated Tops Business Systems. He was an avid golfer and could always be found on the golf course on weekends with his friends. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. JT was preceded in death by his parents, George Wilkie Thompson and Stella Bugg Thompson; brothers, Frank, Dorris, Howard and G.W.; sisters, Lillian Swafford, Helen Williams and Jane Williams; and grandson, Houston Davis Thompson. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Paulette Wiser Thompson; son, James “Jamie” (Wendie) Thompson, Jr.; daughters, Christy Jones, Jennifer (Butch) Jacoway; brother, Bobby (Beth) Thompson; and grandchildren, Tyler, Landon and Abby Jones, Ashlee and Emilee Jacoway, and Ben and Grant Thompson. Visitation with the family will be 12:00 until time of chapel service at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home with Dr. Lenny Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 820 S. Church Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. 615-893-2422 Please leave online condolences at www.jenningsandayers.com.
James “JT” Houston Thompson, age 80, passed away June 20, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and served in the United States Army. JT owned and operated Tops Business Systems. He was an avid golfer and could always... View Obituary & Service Information