St. Clair County Obits

CLARENCE EMMETT THOMPSON

Clarence Emmett Thompson, son of Curtis and Della Perrine Thompson, was born July 29, 1901 at Monegaw, St. Clair Co., Mo. He died April 29, 1971 at Ellett Memorial Hospital at the age of 69 years and 9 monnths. Although he had been in failing health for some time, he had been a hospital patient only three days.
Clarence was reared in the Monegaw area and received his education at Prairie Home School. While a student there he acquired a love for books, and reading and an interest in current events remained a lifelong hobby, which he enjoyed until a few days before his death.
On June 28, 1926 he and Ressie McClellan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.E. McClellan, were married at Hannibal, Mo. They were the parents of one daughter, Helen Nadine.
He was a man who liked to work with his hands and his life's work was that of mechanic. For several years he operated a garage in Lowry City and in 1941, he and his family moved to Appleton City where they have since made their home.
For a few years after moving here he worked for Everett Meyers at the Appleton City Ice Plant. He then became a mechanic for Piepmeier Motor and Implement Co., and remained a faithful employee there until his retirement in 1964.
Among his many interest was a love of the out-of-doors and he enjoyed the sport of fishing.
Always willing to give help when needed, he considered everyone he knew to be a friend and loyalty was his way of life.
His four granddaughters were of special delight to him and during the years of his retirement, he spent many hours with them.
He is survived by his wife, Ressie, of the home; the daughter, Mrs. Clifton L. Burkentine, of Appleton City; his son-in-law, T. Sgt. Clifton Burkentine, serving in Viet Nam; the granddaughters, Kathy Youse, and Lucille, Brenda and Karen Burkentine of Appleton City; one aunt, Mrs. Katie Moore of Appleton City, other relatives and many friends.
Last rites were held Saturday, May 1, 1971, at the Church of God (Holiness) Appleton City, Mo., with the Rev. Charles Welch officiating.
Musical selections, "Beyond The Sunset" and "How Great Thou Art", were by Claude Patterson, soloist accompanied by Mrs. Antoinette Bracher, pianist. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Neale, Bill Hearting, Art Rice, George Cooper, Frank Nold, Jack Gragg, Art McElhaney. Active pallbearers: Dale Piepmeier, Edward Kupka, Ed Dunham, James McEwan, Charles Moore and James Allen. Interment was in the Appleton City cemetery directed by the Eckhoff Funeral Home, Appleton City, Mo.

Funeral Notice

Clarence E. Thompson
Born: July 28, 1901
Passed Away: April 29, 1971
Age: 69 Years, 9 Months
Services: Church of God (Holiness)
Appleton City, Missouri
Saturday, May 1, 1971, 2 P.M.
Minister: Rev. Charles Welch
Interment: Appleton City Cemetery