Rodney "Rod" W. Thompson

Rodney W. Thompson, 74, of Weatherford, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2020.

Rod was born on October 24, 1946, in Billings, Montana, to Don and Geraldine Thompson. He married Penney Thompson on December 23, 1978. Together they had two children, Aaron and Ryan. Rod was preceded in death by his parents.

Rod was a patriot who loved his country. He served in the Navy and completed a tour in Vietnam. Later, Rod worked at Mattel Toy Company and eventually retired after 30 years. Rod loved classic cars and was a member of the Parker County Cruisers. He was a story teller who could swap stories with the best of them. Most of all, Rod will be remembered for being a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

Rod is survived by his wife, Penney Thompson; son, Aaron Thompson and wife, Diana, of Weatherford; son, Ryan Thompson and wife, Jessica, of San Antonio; brother, Clifford Thompson and wife, DeeDee, of Hesperia, California; grandchildren, Mason, Jacob, Madison, Sophia, and Matthew; and numerous nieces and nephews.