Ralph Allen Thompson

Ralph Allen Thompson, 97, of Fort Gibson, was born February 15, 1925, in Tonkawa, OK to Henry and Dixie (Bean) Thompson and peacefully passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home, with his loving family by his side. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in World War II and was honorably discharged. Ralph reenlisted in the United States Army on January 29,1949 and served in Korea and was honorably discharged on June 17, 1952. Following his service to our country, Ralph went to work for McDonnel Douglas Aircraft as an airline mechanic and retired after 20 years of service. Ralph met and married the love of his life Helen Morgan on May 11, 1952, in Fort Gibson. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2016. He was a lifelong member of the Fort Gibson First Baptist Church, Frank Gladd American Legion Post #20, and the Alpha 12 Masonic Lodge in Fort Gibson. After retirement, continuing his solid work ethic, Ralph and Helen purchased and operated Steveson LP Gas Company for 20 years. He then drove a semi-truck containing Corning Glass products for 8 years and drove a bus route for Wonderland Pre-School until 2013. Ralph enjoyed watching his grandkids and great grandkids play sports with the Fort Gibson Tigers and other school activities, watching his favorite, OU football and baseball teams play. He loved listening to Bluegrass music and traveling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Thompson; mother, Dixie Smith; father, Henry Thompson; brothers, Robert Thompson, Richard Smith, and Harvey Smith; and a sister, Eula Ezell. Ralph is survived by his daughter, Linda Troutt and husband, Dale; granddaughter, Lisa Walkingstick and husband, Robby; grandson, Dale Troutt, Jr., and wife Shelby; great-grandchildren, Destini Walkingstick, Nathan Walkingstick and fiancé, Austyn Rice, Aubree Walkingstick and fiancé, Caden Goss, Cody Walkingstick and girlfriend, Kenzie Snell, Turner Troutt, Rielee Achtemier and fiancé, Keyton Pfingston, Eliana Garcia, Evelyn Garcia, Hailee Rosson and Paislee Rosson; extended children, Sherry McPherson, Kirk Poplin and Linda Milton; sister, Lillian Weiman, sister in law, Wanda Manasco; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. The family would like to give a special thank you to Hetherle Cantrell, Susan Hogle and all of his very kind caregivers through the years. A visitation will be Monday, November 21, 2022, from 12PM-7PM with family receiving friends from 5PM-7PM at Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home in Fort Gibson. A celebration of Ralph’s life will be held 1PM, Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Fort Gibson First Baptist Church with Pastor Dewayne Thompson and Tim Smith officiating. Committal prayers and interment will follow in the Fort Gibson National Cemetery with Dale Troutt, Jr., Robby Walkingstick, Nathan Walkingstick, Cody Walkingstick, Kirk Poplin, Arvil Morgan and John Snelson serving as casket bearers. Bryan Rainbolt, Larry Glenn and Steve McPherson will serve as honorary casket bearers. Military honors will be observed. The family of Ralph Allen Thompson has entrusted his care, services and burial to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. 918-478-2555. Online condolences may be left at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Ralph Allen Thompson

February 15, 1925 - November 14, 2022