Bishop James H. Thompson age 78 of Lincoln passed away November 16, 2020. He was born February 26, 1942 in Marianna, Arkansas to Buddy and Florida Mae Thompson. James was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was in the ministry for over 41 years culminating as the Bishop with New Bibleway Apostolic Temple in Lincoln.
Survivors include his wife Mary Thompson of Lincoln, daughter and son-in-law Trenesa and Albert Jr. Kellogg of Des Moines, Iowa. Son and daughter-in-law Damian Thompson and Cassie Shiveley of Lincoln, son James Thompson III of Lincoln. Daughters Cadishia Thompson of Lincoln and Tanivea Thompson of Seattle, Washington. Sister Magnolia Smith of Des Moines, Iowa and brother Walter Jerome Smith of Omaha. 11 Grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.
Homegoing service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at New Bibleway Apostolic Temple, 1990 West A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Visitation will be at Wyuka Funeral Home on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 7:00-8:00 P.M.
Memorials to the family for a later designation can be sent to Wyuka Funeral Home in care of the family.
My Pastor,God only knows how we are going to missed you. Thank you Bishop ,Thank you for being that shepherd that tended to God sheep’s. I feel comfort in knowing you knew the saints love you. Love you my PASTOR.
He was a pastor who taught from the Lord and lived at as well
He talked from the word of God, and lived it as well
Bishop you will be greatly missed. I have no words, my heart is broken! One thing l remember is “daughter you know where you supposed to be, the streets not for you! Who’s gonna stand in the jab for me now. I am so lost without you Bishop! Love and miss you always, Quanie!
To say that losing Bishop Thompson hurts is an understatement. Devastated doesn’t even seem to be a good word to use. I love you and Mother so so much, I know you knew that. you’d say “Now I know Trish is one that really love us.” But I don’t think I said thank you enough, so THANK YOU Bishop. Thank you for ALL that you have done for me and my family. Thank you for all the times you prayed for me, and told me I was still on your mind. Thank you for counseling with me. Thank you for telling me over and again “You know you really don’t fit in out there.”. Thank you for trusting me to say in your house with the girls when you and Mother went out of town. And Thank you for preaching the truth, for being a living example. And thank you for showing me how a real man is supposed to treat their wife. I miss you and I love you! Trisha.
Wow Trisha you did really good I am heartbroken 😞 by what you said you are so nice I really miss bishop too but we gotta let him live his life in heaven. I really hurt my whole family still hurts but I praise god that you encourage bishop and loving the true pastor. I hate that I have’t to see bishop die like that so I love you sister Bonnie and sister Ann love you all🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😇😍,
To say that losing Bishop Thompson hurts is an understatement. Devastated doesn’t even seem to be a good word to use. I love you and Mother so, so much, I know you knew that. you’d say “Now I know Trish is one that really love us.” But I don’t think I said thank you enough, so THANK YOU Bishop. Thank you for ALL that you have done for me and my family. Thank you for all the times you prayed for me, and told me I was still on your mind. Thank you for counseling with me. Thank you for telling me over and again “You know you really don’t fit in out there.”. Thank you for trusting me to say in your house with the girls when you and Mother went out of town. And Thank you for preaching the truth, for being a living example. And thank you for showing me how a real man is supposed to treat their wife. I miss you and I love you! Trisha.
“You are truly missed. Thank you for all of your Godly counsel and friendship. You and mother Thompson will always hold a special place in my heart. I was treated like a son and I will never forget that. Love you Bishop. Will see you on the other side. Save a seat next to Jesus for me.
Love always,
Bishop Jesse Lemons”
Bishop I love you and i thank you for showing me the way you will always be missed I don’t know when my heart will stop hurting it feels like a chunk of my heart is missing I remember when I was younger and church would get out and I couldn’t wait I was so happy to speak to you and mother as yall walked through the side door to shake your hand and get a hug from you that memory puts a smile on my face I love you Bishop.
I had the pleasure of working with Jim Thompson many years ago at the detox center. He was great to work with since he could be both kind and firm. I always remember he referred to payday as “grocery day” so today when I learned of his passing – I bought a needy friend some groceries to honor Jim. I think he would be pleased.
Sending condolences and love in your time of need on behalf of Elect Lady Griggs and the Body of Christ in Chicago. We pray that the Lord continually look upon the Thompson family and keep you in his loving arms with comfort and grace to help in the time of need. We are here to uphold you in any way we can. Please, if you need anything let us know.
My deepest sympathy to the family and all the saint It is a tremendous loss of a husband, father, brother, pastor, & friend. There are never enough words, to heal the wounds, but we know one who can and will ease the pains of loss. We love you and pray for you at this difficult time .
Sister Gloria Blair Rodgers
There are no words to describe this great man of God Bishop James H Thompson. Bishop Thompson aka (papa) has been in my life since I was three years old and he’s been that father figure in my life for the last 37 years of my life, losing Bishop Thompson was like losing my father all over again. I always knew when Bishop Thompson was upset with me because he would call me by my name Alisha but if he wasn’t upset he would call me Lisa but it never mattered to me because I knew he love me no matter what upset or not that’s just how parents are. It is so hard for me to say goodbye to my spiritual father, Bishop Thompson I love you and I miss you dearly love Alisha
Condolences to Mary and the family. Neighbor on Antler Court.
Had the pleasure to meet the Bishop a few times & have his card.