John Thompson, 69, died April 28, 2019 in Clay Center, KS. He was born on August 14, 1949 in Omaha, NE, the son of Francis Thompson and Marjorie Tenney. John was raised in Gordon, NE.

He married Marianne Been on June 1, 2004. John operated an auto body shop and a gun store before opening a photography studio in Chadron, NE. After retiring, John and Marianne moved to Clay Center, KS.

He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Chadron and a member of the ISIS Shrine.

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Michael Thompson.

Survivors:
Wife: Marianne Thompson of Clay Center, KS
Step-Son: Doug Heberlee and family of Scott City, KS
Step-son: Rick Heberlee of Scott City, KS
Step-daughter: Jessica Gallardo and family of Garden City, KS

Funeral Services: no services are planned at this time.

Memorials: Clay County EMS, Clay County Hospital Foundation or Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center c/o the funeral home