Carl Wayne "Tex" Thompson Obituary (1942

Carl Wayne “Tex” Thompson passed away in the early morning hours of May 11, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Tex was born in Matador Texas on April 26, 1942. He was the oldest son of Charles Manly and Ruby Jane Spears Thompson. Tex spent his childhood and teen years growing up in Matador Texas, living the quintessential life of a young and unruly Texas boy. As a young adult, he served in the United States Army and Texas National Guard. Tex was a pioneer in the steel building industry and spent his career as a member of the Ironworker’s Union, building converter stations and power plants in many states across the western US. In his later years, he worked as an international foreman and consultant for companies such as ABB Power Systems and Siemens International while starting his own steel fabrication, metal building construction and ornamental iron shop. Tex is survived by, Renae Lebaron Thompson, his wife of 49 years; one brother, two sisters, six sons, one daughter, six daughters-in-law, 19.5 grandchildren, and one Gizmo dog – who was perhaps his favorite. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 15th at 6 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel, located at 155 East 1050 North in Hurricane Utah. Viewings will be held on Sunday, May 14th from 6-8pm and Monday, May 15th from 4:30 - 5:45 pm. Interment will be at the Hurricane City Cemetery following funeral services.