James Otis Thompson

James Otis Thompson, a cherished father, brother, grandfather & great grandfather, passed away on May 19th, 2025 in Toledo, OH from a long-term illness. He was born in Florence, AL on November 21, 1947. Graduated from Burrell-Slater High School in 1966 where he was a member of the Varsity Basketball Team and a running back for the football team, subsequently inducted into the Burrell-Slater High School Athletic Hall of Fame. His dedication to sports extended well beyond high school, was die-hard fan of the Buffalo Bills and Alabama Crimson Tide.

After graduation he moved to Buffalo, NY where he raised his family with his wife Louise. James worked for General Mills for many years in Buffalo, NY and was transferred to Toledo, OH in 1984, and retired in 2012.

James loved to fish, bowl, listen to the blues. spending time with family and friends. James was not only a devoted family man but possessed a remarkable sense of humor while he battled cancer for the past 6 years

Preceded in death by devoted wife of 34 years Louise Thompson (died 2003). He leaves behind son, James Thompson Jr (Pam), Toledo, Ohio; daughter, Sharee Thompson, Morrisville, NC; Grandsons: Brevin Thompson (Tiffany), Toledo, OH and Tristan Thompson, Toledo, OH; Great granddaughter Cambria Thompson, Toledo, OH; Brothers, Dalton Thompson (Florida), Harvest, AL, Leonard Thompson (Vivian) Phoenix, AZ, Steve Thompson, Tuscombia , AL, Cedric Pride, Sheffield, AL, and Greg Pride (Traci), Muscle Shoals, AL; Sisters, Lenora Pride, Tuscombia, AL & Regina (Daryl) Hawkins, Talbott, TN and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

A Gathering of friends and family will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., (SW Chapel) Toledo.