James Milton Thompson
James Milton Thompson, 75, of Santa Fe, Texas passed away peacefully in his home December 28, 2021 and is eternally at peace with his Savior, Jesus Christ. James (affectionately known as Jim, Jimmy and Jimmy Pop Pop by his adopted grandchildren) was born March 23, 1946 in New Orleans, LA to Louise and William Thompson. Following his graduation from Ball High in 1964, Jim served his community as Sergeant of Police for the Galveston Police Department until retirement in 1994. He then continued his service for the Port of Galveston Police Department where he retired as Chief of Police.
Jim enjoyed traveling with his long term companion of 28 years, Merle Brown and their friends Sissy and Eddie Olivier. He enjoyed weekend dinners with Merle’s sister, Theresa Gamble and looked forward to Wednesday morning gatherings with his law enforcement and retirement friends for coffee to catch up and reminisce of old times.
Jim especially enjoyed the holidays and gatherings with family. He found great joy in giving, especially to Merle and her children and grandchildren at Christmas time. His gifts were always well thought of and unique. Jim had a special love for his dogs, Max and Sweet Pea. They brought him much joy and companionship. Sweet Pea particularly helped to fill a void after Jim lost his Merle in April of 2020. Jim enjoyed spending time reading and watching birds especially hummingbirds, and squirrels outside of his living room window. He savored white donuts, little Debbie snack rolls and a good steak from time to time. He was always up to watching the Astros, enjoyed a good game of football and an old western movie.
James was preceded in death by his parents, William and Louise Thompson, his brother, Bill Thompson, long time companion and love, Merle Brown, and her children Kim Hahn, and Rick Price.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his adopted family; daughter Robin Campbell and husband Jack, and grandchildren, Jacqueline Campbell, Lindsay Rhodes and husband, Cody (and soon to be great grandchild Tucker James), Nathan Hahn, Addison Price and boyfriend, Eddie Castro. Also leaving behind are his beloved and longtime friends Freddie and Karen Poor, Ben and Maria Phinney, Bud Leach, Rick and Julie Boyle and Eddie Barr along with other cherished law enforcement and friends.
In Jim’s honor, a celebration of his life will be held at the Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas on Saturday, January 8, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
The family would like to thank Regent Care and their staff for their excellent care of Jim while he was there, and Essential Hospice for their care and prompt attention of getting Jim settled in at home. A heartfelt thanks to Gracious Hearts as well for their loving attention and care to Jim and the family. The family would like to give a special thanks to Annette Homer for the loving and tender care of Jim for his entire stay at home. Annette helped to make Jim’s transition to heaven peaceful, content and comfortable. She also brought such peace to the family as they knew Jim was in good hands with Annette as she showed much compassion, precision and detail in her care for Jim. She also brought him a laugh or two and the family as well. She was a blessed companion; an angel sent to Jim and to us all. We thank God for her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a donation to Galveston Crime Stoppers or a local charity of your choice.
What a beautiful tribute to our Jimmy Pop Pop! We know he is popping down the streets of gold with our Meme by his side!!! Jimmy pop was and is such a blessing to our family and we miss him dearly. We are extremely thankful for all of the years we had with him and the precious memories + thoughtful gifts he’s left behind with us. We look forward to the day we are all reunited in the kingdom of Heaven with him and all of our other loved ones. We love you so much, Jimmy Pop Pop!
Love,
Lindsay, Cody & Tucker James
We really miss Jim. Worked with him and for him many years at GPD. Learned much as patrol officers and investigators. After Bob retired from GPD, Jim enticed him to Port PD. Jim had increased the number of officers and expanded their role in defense of the port as well as significantly improving the security at the cruise terminals. Learning a great deal about the differences from Jim enhanced Bob’s tenure with that agency. we loved him a great deal. Knowing there will be many people gathered for his remembrance, we want his family to know our our heats and sympathy are with them during this time.
Because several members of our extended family have had to quarantine since the first of the year, we will not attend his service. Our Love to each of you.