Wayland Thompson

Wayland D. "Bird" Thompson, 81 of Corsicana died Saturday, July 22, 2006 at his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Wayland was born June 13, 1925 to Andrew S. and Clarence Poole Thompson. He was a lifelong resident of Navarro County. During World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater aboard the battleship USS Massachusetts and was honorably discharged in 1946. After his military service, he was employed by Texas Power and Light for 35 years until his retirement in 1982. He then became a full-time cattleman on the family ranch west of Corsicana. He became a christian at an early age. He was an active member of Community Baptist Church where he was song leader for many years. Wayland enjoyed music and playing his harmonica. The weekly cattle auction was a favorite pasttime. He also received countless hours of pleasure from his dogs Luke, Freckles and Baby. He was loved by his family and many friends for his kind and gentle nature and will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife - Willie Ruth "Tot" Goodman Thompson; son-in-law - Steve Kelley; brothers - Steve, Chester, Melvin and Bill Thompson; and sisters - Vera May Beeman, Colleen Owen and Dot McGraw. He is survived by his devoted wife of 35 years, Tehama Thompson; sons - Les Thompson of Katy and Marc Thompson of Navarro Mills; step-daughter - Cindy Nix and husband David of Waxahachie; grandchildren - Wayland and Cody Thompson of Katy, Kacie Thompson of College Station; and Chesney Wilson and husband Bob of Enterprise, Alabama; sister - Katherine Akers of Corsicana; sister-in-law-Rosemary Thompson of Corsicana; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Monday, July 24, 2006 at the Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home in Corsicana. Services are scheduled for Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at 2 PM at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Officiating will be Monte Chitty and Dale Leggett. Burial will follow at the Dresden Cemetery. Pallbearers are Janes Orler, Buddy Richards, Dub Dickson, Frank Hignett, Mike Jennings and Brian Milner. Honorary Pallbearers are Leon Phillips, Ervin Phillips, Tommy Griggs, Jimmy Anderson, Kim Boales and Johnny Covington.

Wayland Thompson

June 13, 1925 - July 22, 2006