Garry Thompson

Garry "HUB" Thompson, 63 went home to be with Jesus on November 18, 2012 he was of the Baptist faith. He leaves behind a family who loved him and will miss him greatly. He was a loving husband, son, brother and grandfather. He was "GG" to his grandchildren who will miss his love and laughter. He was the owner of American Wrecker Installations, Ooltewah, Tn. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Luther and Ina Thompson, his maternal grandparents, Edward and Pearl Harrison. He was also preceded in death by two aunts, Betty Thompson Brown and Jane Thompson Harris. He was also preceded in death by three uncles, Cecil Thompson, Alvin Thompson and Fredrick Thompson. He was a Vietnam veteran serving from 1969 to 1971. He was awarded six medals during his time of service. He enjoyed fishing, nascar racing, motorcycles and rebuilding his corvette. He is survived by his wife, Therese Montoya Thompson. His parents, Willard and Ruth Thompson, one sister and spouse Patricia West (Ralph), one brother and his spouse, Mark Thompson (Lisa). He is also survived by his daughter and spouse Michele Archuleta Arnold (Kerry) his three grandchildren, Gabriel Archuleta, Isaiah Arnold and Adrian Arnold. He is also survived by one niece, Brittany Finnell Tilley and four nephews Michael Finnell Jr. Aaron Finnell, Garrett Thompson and Grayson Thompson. He is survived by one great niece, Adeline Tilley, five great nephews Chance Finnell, Lucas Finnell, Miles Finnell, Trae Finnell, and Brandon Tilley. He is also survived by Shirley Thompson and children, Cheryl, Rhonda, Russ and Charles. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon Monday, November 26, 2012 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with military honors. Serving as pallbearers will be, Samuel Montoya, Kerry Arnold, Russ Milling, Charles Milling, Michael Finnell Jr. and Aaron Finnell. Honorary pallbearers will be, Gabriel Archuleta, Isaiah Arnold, Garrett Thompson, Grayson Thompson, Chance and Lucas Finnell, Miles and Trae Finnell and Brandon Tilley. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. His family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012 at the funeral home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Thompson family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.