James W. Thompson

James W. Thompson, 86, of California, MD passed away on September 9, 2021 at the Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home in Charlotte Hall, MD. Born on May 27, 1935, he was the loving son of the late Mary Agnes Thompson Barnes and the late George Webster Beander, Sr. James was the loving husband of the late Betty Thompson, whom he married in Taiwan in April 1966, and who preceded him in death in 1995. He is survived by his siblings George Webster Beander, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD, William R. Barnes, Jr. of Lexington Park, MD, Mary Frances Goldring of Bushwood, MD, and Florence Lurinsky of Montclair, NJ. James was preceded in death by his siblings Mary Agnes Swan, Alice Barnes, and Joseph C. Barnes. Born and raised in St. Mary’s County, James graduated from Banneker High School in 1953. After graduation he served in the Air Force from 1954-1977. During this time, he served in the Viet Nam War, received several commendations for meritorious service and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. After retirement he obtained an Associate Degree from Prince George’s Community College in 1980. Later he was employed as an accounting clerk in the Finance Division of the City of Alexandria, Virginia for fourteen years. James enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a big sports fan, especially for the Washington teams- The Washington Football Team, The Wizards and the Nationals. He enjoyed TV game shows especially Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and America Says. For the last decade of his life James was an active member of the Loeffler Activity Center, where he developed many friendships. He participated in many activities, parties, card games and holiday celebrations. He especially enjoyed the Christmas Celebration and the Veteran Day activities. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM with Father David Beaubien officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens, Leonardtown, MD. Serving as pallbearers will be Lester Barnes, James Armstrong, Michael Herndon, Marc Dion, Marcel Dion, and Rudolph Green. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Lurinsky and Charles Green. This obituary is protected by copyright by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. and Crematory. Proudly Serving the Communities of Leonardtown and Southern Maryland. Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. and Crematory is located in the state of Maryland, United States. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mgfh.com. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. and Crematory, Leonardtown, MD.