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Dale Gibson Thompson was born September 7, 1922 in Troy, Bell County, Texas to LB and Lois Gibson Thompson. He died in San Angelo, Texas Monday, April 3, 2023 at the age of 100. He was the 6th of 7 children. He graduated from Troy High School in 1941. Dale met Leni, the love of his life, in Witzenhausen, Germany, while serving in World War II. After marriage, Dale and Leni settled on a farm in Runnels County,Texas, where they reared 5 beautiful children: Marvin Thompson, Manfred Thompson, Donnie Thompson, Norma Thompson, and Marla Percifull. He and Leni were blessed with 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Dale and Leni had just celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on March 13 of this year.
Dale is survived by his wife Leni and their children: Marvin and wife LaNette and their children: Michelle and husband Shad Spannagel, and their children: Hannah, Haven, and Hailey; Laura and husband Phil Barnes and their children: Daniel and Jonathon; Troy Thompson and wife Heather and their children: Ryan and Alex; Manfred and wife Lana and their children: Jason (deceased), Joe Don Thompson and wife Amanda and their children: Georgia and Finley; Amber and husband Andrew Wiseheart and their children: Lincoln and Fox; Donnie and wife Dee Anna Percifull (deceased) and their children: Christopher (deceased), Jon Thompson and wife Christie and their children: Ryder and Blake; Scott Thompson and daughter Davy; Kara and husband Bogdan Stanei and their children: Everett and Evan; Norma and her daughter: Jennifer and husband Lance Hobbs and their children: Harleigh and Bentley; Marla Percifull and her children: Jared Percifull and wife Chrissie and their children Boston (deceased), and Braylin; Jacob Percifull and wife Adair and their children Graham and Dylan; and Joseph Percifull.
Dale worked for an oil field service company and then at TXDOT in Bronte, Texas, prior to working in the "Tool Room" as a tool and die maker at Dry Manufacturing in Winters, Texas, for 29 1/2 years. He also farmed and ranched in the Maverick community for 45 years. Dale and Leni built a home in San Angelo moving there in 1992.
Dale was a faithful member of Maverick Baptist Church, First Baptist Church in Bronte, and Immanuel Baptist Church in San Angelo serving as Sunday School teacher and deacon. While living in the Maverick Community he served as a Trustee on the Bronte ISD school board.
Dad wrote much of this obituary and wanted people to know he had lived through The Depression, served in World War II and survived a drought in the 50s. "I had a wonderful life with a family of five children and a wonderful wife whom I love dearly."
Pall bearers will be the grandchildren: Michelle Spannagel, Laura Barnes, Troy Thompson, Joe Don Thompson, Amber Wiseheart, Jon Thompson, Scott Thompson, Kara Stanei, Jennifer Hobbs, Jared Percifull, Jacob Percifull, and Joseph Percifull.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the building fund for Immanuel Baptist Church, 90 E. 14th St, San Angelo, Texas.
Visitation for friends and family will be from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at Harper Funeral Home, 2606 Southland Blvd., San Angelo, Texas. Graveside services will be led by Rev. Ryan Buck of Immanuel Baptist Church at 2:00 PM Friday, April 7, 2023 at Fairview Cemetery, S. Franklin St, Bronte, Texas.
Visitation
Thursday, April 6, 2023
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
Graveside
Friday, April 7, 2023
2:00PM
Fairview Cemetery
East George Ave.
Bronte, TX 76933