James Everette Thompson Sr., 80,of Leon, WV passed away March 11, 2022, at Pleasant Valley Hospital, Point Pleasant, WV, after an extended illness.

He was born May 4, 1941, in Charleston, WV, a son of the late Everette L. Thompson and Mary E. (Mundy) Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Katherine Thompson; son, John C. Thompson.

He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and a United States Navy veteran. He was a former welder and truck driver for Union 76. He enjoyed trucking, watching the birds and was a protestant by faith.

Survivors include his former wife and mother of his children, Violet Thompson; sons, Scott W. (Andrea) Thompson of Ripley, Jimmy E. Thompson Jr. of Red House, Mark L. (Cindy) Thompson of Ravenswood and Eric M. (Linda) Thompson of Leon; daughter, Brenda Keefer of Leon; brother, Marshall (Connie) Thompson of Dunbar; daughter in law, Angie Thompson of Point Pleasant; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

Private service for family and invited guests will be at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV, with Rev. Heath Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Creston Cemetery, Evans, WV.