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Thompson, George 68, United States Army Veteran, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Landon), loving father of Cheryl (Fiancée Roy Woods) Smalls and Tracey (Jay Luchsinger) Thompson, fond brother of Alice (late Charles) Rowen and Ramona (Rev. Charles) Branch, cherished grandfather of Marcus and Asia, kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. A lifelong Chicagoan, George served 30 years with the Chicago Police Department, retiring as a Sergeant in the 18th District. He was preceded in death by his parents George and Mamie (nee Roberts) Thompson, and sisters Faith (Robert) Herte, Gertrude (late Nelson) Rowans, and Lyndall (Donald) Clark. After a valiant fight against cancer, George died peacefully with his family by his side. Visitation Friday, November 2, 2007, 12 noon to 5 p.m., Cage Memorial Chapel, 7651 S. Jeffery Blvd. Services Saturday, November 3, 2007, West Point Baptist Church, 3566 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Wake 9 a.m., Funeral 10 a.m. Interment Washington Memory Gardens. 
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Sgt. (ret.) Bill Kasten
November 7, 2007
To the Thompson Family....It was an honor to work with George for the last 12 years of our CPD (018)career. He was a fine man, officer, and a good friend. Just know that the sky is a little brighter as a new star is shinning in the heavens above. God's Blessings to all.
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ray cowell (018 ret)
November 7, 2007
Mrs Thompson and Family, I extend my deepest sympathies over the passing of George. A great supervisor. but most of all a real gentleman. I'll miss that smile and infectious laugh. You are all in my prayers.
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