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KENNETH THOMPSON Ken Thompson, age 66 passed away Sunday, September 6, 2009 at Christus Santa Rosa Medical Center in San Antonio, TX. Ken Thompson was born to William and Pauline Thompson in Palatka Florida on October 6, 1942. He became a football star winning the Hancock trophy for all round excellence in athletics for the year 1959-60. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles on scholarship. He was a bass player, songwriter and singer in several bands in Florida and Nashville. After two years at Florida State he decided to attend Peabody College in Nashville where he majored in art. After that point art became the major focus of his life. He went to New York after graduation and worked as an illustrator and designer at Reader’s Digest. He later returned to Nashville to accept a position as creative designer of Nashville Magazine. In Atlanta he worked at Graphics Group before striking out on his own. Ken was a prolific artist and designer whose work covered a wide range of disciplines. Along with continuous exploration of images in his personal art, he was a graphic designer, furniture designer, and new product designer. His designs and furniture have been selected to appear in several national design books, including the prestigious ‘Graphis’ Annuals. Feature articles concerning his graphic design have been published in ‘Print’ Magazine (USA) and Novum Gerbrauchsgraphik (Germany). In Atlanta Ken designed the ‘Inman Park Butterfly’ and on the national scale he designed the 1977 USA Inaugural Theme Float for the Inaugural Parade of President Jimmy Carter. He redesigned and rebuilt three historic houses transforming them into studios and art-space. He thought, he created, he built, he challenged, and he inspired. We have lost a great one. Ken is survived by 2 sons, Ken Thompson, II and wife, A.J. Thompson of San Antonio, TX, Bryan Thompson of Austell GA and their mother, June Teuton Thompson, a brother, Donnie Thompson and wife, Betty of Palatka a sister, Pat Ray and husband, Claude of St. Augustine, nieces and nephews, Darenda Thompson, Deanna French and husband, Bill, Vicki Bartlam and husband, David, Rick Shiver and wife, Ginny, Carol Whitham and husband, Brenden, Gary Bonnelle and wife, Linda, Doneen Boyd, Angela Thurlow and husband, Howard, Joey Muffoletto and wife, Christina, Dana Gerstle and wife, Mark, Susan Snedden, Stacey Hastey and husband, Eric, Trey Pope and close friend, June Corley. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2009 at Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
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Another talented "Maroon" lost. Robert Coffman ~ Mechanicsburg, PA
Pat & Claude - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. His many contributions will not be forgotten. Bob & Florence Patterson ~ Jacksonville, FL
Ken and AJ: I was saddened when I learned of the death of your father. I know the loss is great, but his pain is over. I will pray for you and your family as you go through your grieving process. May God give you peace and acceptance. Best wishes! We love you guys! Sylvia Sylvia Robinson ~ San Antonio, TX
Dear Thompson Family, As an old high school classmate of Kenny's, I ask you to accept my sympathy for your loss. He made a difference - I give gratitude for his having lived so fully. Anne Adams Anne (Hamilton) Adams ~ Lewisburg, WV
Kazumi Badillo Yoshizawa ~ San Antonio. Texas
Michelle Badillo ~ San Antonio, Texas
Dear Pat, brothers & sisters have a special bond and are special blessings to each other; may your many good memories of your brother comfort you, and know that both of you are blessed to have had each other in your lives. With Sympathy, from Linda Carter Linda Carter ~ Jacksonville, FL
Dear Pat and Claude, sally nichols and family ~ Atlanta, Ga.
Kenny was so talented and pursued his dreams--what a wonderful legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Cay Jones Rollo, Class of 1960 Cay Jones Rollo ~ St. Augustine, FL
Pat and Claude,What a tremendous talent lost. I knew of Ken but did not know him. I share your loss. Salutes, Jim Mast Jim Mast ~ Federal Point, Fl.
Dear family Thompson, please receive condolences from a 1960s member in the of the Pastels. I spent many happy hours playing music with Kenny, Brian, Rudy and Al... My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Tim Touchton Tim Touchton ~ Munich, Germany
Donnie, James H "Buddy" Perry ~ Palatka, FL
I will always remember the twinkle in Ken's eye and his irresistible laugh. Jim Newbury ~ Decatur, GA
Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, Kelly Creswell ~ Port Orange, Florida
All those in his life, have lost his presence much too soon....as a classmate from 1959 I find a smile on my face...as I read "his story"...what an inspiration,what a gift. He & those he held dear are in my thoughts,prayers and heart. GBW Ginger Brantley Washburn ~ Rio Rico, Arizona
May you find comfort through the prayers and support of your many friends. Annette Hayes ~ Jacksonville, FL
I was sorry to hear of this loss of a high school friend and a brother of Pat Ray, a lady I will always love. Jeanette Kerce Abbott ~ Tampa, Florida
My Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Kenny was a great guy and friend. nancy baughman payne and j randall payne sr ~ Palatka, Florida 32177
My prayers are with you from an old classmate of Ken's Tommy Strickland ~ Palatka, Florida
Ken, AJ, and family--We are so sorry for your loss and are
praying for you at this difficult time. Cathleen Waitz ~ San Antonio, TX
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