Thomas Thompson
Thomas “Tommy” Thompson passed away on Nov. 8, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1931, in Prescott. He is survived by his daughter, Connie Kay Thompson; and two grandsons, Robert and Ehron Aragon; and a great-granddaughter, Breanna Dion all of Prescott. He was preceded in death by his son,
Thomas Edward Thompson III in 2009; and three wives, Jana, Betty and Betty.
Tommy was part of a five-generation Prescott/Mayer family. His great grandfather came from Scotland and settled in the area in the late 1800’s, making several family members Prescott Pioneers.
Tommy was drafted in 1951 and spent 23 months in the army rising to the rank of first sergeant. He was on the front lines in Korea for 11 months and was in the first ever racially integrated platoon, of which he was very proud of. After the war he was a bronc and bull rider for a couple of years during which time he signed on with the Santa Fe Railroad. He retired after 45 years as a locomotive engineer.
His service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 20, at Ruffner-Wakelin Funeral Home, located at 303 S. Cortez in Prescott, followed by a procession to the cemetery on Willow Creek Road where full military honors will be given. This is a cowboy funeral so wear your boots and hats!
