Albert J.T. Thompson

Albert J.T. Thompson
1936 – 2023

Albert J.T. Thompson, age 87, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed
this life Thursday afternoon, October 26, 2023 at his home.
Albert was born September 22, 1936 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the
son of the late Elmer Allen Thompson and Bessie Pearl Thompson. He was
also preceded in death by his brother, L.T. Thompson and his sister, Elmer
Ruth McNabb.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his life partner of 43 years, Ruth Wilson; their
daughter, Elizabeth Thompson (Andy) and granddaughter, Makayla
Thompson. He also leaves his children, Pamela Johnson, Deborah
Thompson (Mike), Albert Ray Thompson (Christy), Jeff Thompson (Kim)
and Billie Michelle Thompson Watkins (Jason); nine grandchildren, three
great-granddaughters and many other kids he meant a lot to in their life
growing up.
Albert worked at the sawmill and with the State of Tennessee and Fayette
County Public Works before his retirement. He enjoyed time with his family
and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, animals, cutting
wood and piddling with stuff. He was a “jack-of-all-trades” and would say
“live life to the fullest, enjoying everything in your path – we are just passing
through”.
A visitation for Mr. Thompson will be from 12 noon until 2 P.M. Monday,
October 30, 2023 at the Peebles Main Funeral Chapel in Somerville.
Funeral Services will be at 2 P.M. Monday, October 30, 2023 at the Peebles
Main Funeral Chapel in Somerville with Bro. Kevin Treadway officiating.
Remarks will be given by Leon Watkins. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive
Cemetery in the District 15 Community.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Jason Watkins, Christian
Allen, Johnathan Walls, Brandon Lewis, Cole Spicer and Austin Allen.
Honorary pallbearers will be Redford Thompson, John Thompson and
Andy Parks.
Condolences may be left on our online guestbook at
www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com.