1924
Lloyd
2011
Lloyd Percy Thompson
January 7, 1924 — December 27, 2011
McCOOK LAKE, S.D. -- Lloyd P. Thompson, "King of Country Swing", 87, of McCook Lake died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011, at the Veterans Administration Regional Medical Center in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City.
Lloyd was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Ute, Iowa, to Percy and Lydia (Brown) Thompson. Lloyd was a well known lifelong area musician and singer who led the Sons of Sage band. His ability to play 23 different instruments led to him recording a record, backing up the likes of Kitty Wells and being featured on KTRI radio station.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Lloyd worked at the Sears warehouse, Wincharger, Zenith, managed a farm store in Mapleton, Iowa, and drove truck for a while.
He married Alice Carlson on June 17, 1947, and they had eight children. When they later divorced, he married Nancy Wellington.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was well loved by many friends.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Alice Thompson; daughters, Connie and Wally Case, Twila and Bill VanOsdel, Gloria Thompson, and Nancy and Rocky Duckett; sons, Marvin and Donette Thompson, Steven and Donald and Lori Thompson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Duane and Claire Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Karen and Gary Hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Alice; his wife, Nancy; a grandson, Chad Thompson; and a sister, Doris Johnson.
Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.
Services will be held in the spring. Arrangements are under the direction of Larkin Chapel, Christy-Smith Funeral Home in Sioux City.
Lloyd was born Jan. 7, 1924, in Ute, Iowa, to Percy and Lydia (Brown) Thompson. Lloyd was a well known lifelong area musician and singer who led the Sons of Sage band. His ability to play 23 different instruments led to him recording a record, backing up the likes of Kitty Wells and being featured on KTRI radio station.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Lloyd worked at the Sears warehouse, Wincharger, Zenith, managed a farm store in Mapleton, Iowa, and drove truck for a while.
He married Alice Carlson on June 17, 1947, and they had eight children. When they later divorced, he married Nancy Wellington.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was well loved by many friends.
Survivors include his ex-wife, Alice Thompson; daughters, Connie and Wally Case, Twila and Bill VanOsdel, Gloria Thompson, and Nancy and Rocky Duckett; sons, Marvin and Donette Thompson, Steven and Donald and Lori Thompson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Duane and Claire Thompson; and a sister-in-law, Karen and Gary Hunt.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Alice; his wife, Nancy; a grandson, Chad Thompson; and a sister, Doris Johnson.
Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.
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