Johnny Lee Thompson, age 57, of Belton, Missouri, passed away on December 29, 2024, at his home in Belton. John was born to Virgil “Lee” Thompson and Betty Thompson on January 20, 1967 in Pittsburgh, KS. John was united in marriage to Vicki Thompson on May 5, 1990 at Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 Years, before his honorable discharge, Retiring at the Rank of Gunnery Sergeant, on August 31, 2007. During his career, John volunteered and assisted in relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina in the City of New Orleans and clean-up and relief efforts at ground zero of 9/11 in New York City.
John was preceded in death by his father, Virgil “Lee” Thompson. He is survived by his wife Vicki Thompson; mother Betty Thompson; daughters Kirsten Thompson Rambler & Kaitlyn Thompson Young (Brock); sons Brandon Thompson & Bayden Thompson; grandsons Kaisen Young, Levi Rambler, Wyatt Rambler & Calloway Young; granddaughters Kennedi Rambler & Bellamy Young; brother Roger Thompson & sister Teresa Hamm (Kenny); nieces Heather Thompson & Madison Hamm.
A visitation for John will be held from 1-2 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025, with a Graveside Service at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.