James Edward Thompson Obituary
The family of James Edward Thompson (Oxford, Mississippi) announces his passing on August 18, 2026. James, born on October 17, 1954 in Abbeville, Mississippi, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edward Thompson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, A. T. Thompson and Mattie Bell Thompson; his siblings, Mary Jo Thompson and Charles Terry Thompson; and his stepdaughter Doneitra Roberson.
He is survived by: his wife Grace Thompson of Oxford, MS; his children, Jackie Alexander (Darwin) of Covington, GA and Felicia Jefferies of Byhalia, MS; his stepson Hursen Patin of Chicago, IL; his siblings, Lawrence Thompson (Martha), John Glenn Thompson, Michael Thompson (Alicia) of Abbeville, MS, Thomas Henry Polk of Chicago, IL, Dorothy Bland, B. Dianna Thompson of Oxford, MS and Mattie Ree Thompson of Memphis, TN; his grandchildren, Kelvin Tishun Jeffries, Irianna Diesel (Christian), Kiara Adams, Keneshia Adams, Xavier Jerrod Hilliard, Daisa Alexander, Dante Alexander and Jada Alexander; and his great grandchildren, Ashton Adams, Taylor Adams, Nina'Grace Turner, Jireh Adams, Kenji Adams, Cajun Hilliard and Cali'Rose Hilliard. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
