James William Thompson

James William Thompson, 86, of Waldorf, MD passed away on January 13, 2024. Jim was born on January 15, 1937, in Monongah, WV to James M. Thompson and Winifred Davis Thompson. In 1957, Jim moved to the Washington, D.C. area and began working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Starting in 1960, he served in the U.S. Army for two years. He had fond memories of his time stationed in Germany. Following his discharge from active duty, he resumed his employment with the Bureau. He also continued to serve in the Army Reserve for several years. Jim met Marsha Ann Meade while they were both working at the FBI. They married on June 26, 1966, in Arlington, VA. They raised their two daughters in Waldorf. Jim retired from the Bureau as a Supervisory Fingerprint Examiner in 1994. He was affectionately known as “Mr. T” to his coworkers and friends at the FBI who admired his down-home approach to life. Jim enjoyed playing softball for work and church teams. He could usually be found on the pitching mound. He was an avid hunter. He often spent time fishing and crabbing on the waters of Southern Maryland. He had a love of history and classical music. He participated in volunteer programs through Calvary United Methodist Church including their community food pantry. Most of all, he enjoyed the time he spent with his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Sarah Arnett, Martha Talkington, Suzanne Thompson, grandson Nevan Hepp, brothers-in-law Chester Arnett, Gene Talkington, Dennis Meade, sisters-in-law Dollie Meade, Mary Jean Embrey, Darlene Carey. Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marsha, daughters Amy Hepp (Scott) and Susan Benham (Shawn), grandchildren Mason Hepp, Olivia Hepp, Alden Hepp, Anna Benham, Harriet Benham, and Evelyn Benham. Additionally, he is survived by brothers-in-law Larry, David (Rose Ann), Timothy (Lizzie) Meade, Woody Embrey, Ross Carey, and many beloved nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12:00 at Raymond Funeral Service, 5635 Washington Avenue, La Plata, Maryland 20646. Interment will take place at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chesapeake at hospicechesapeake.org or Lighthouse Ministries, LMIndia.org, PO Box 754, Bardstown, KY 40004.

James William Thompson

January 15, 1937 - January 13, 2024