Bartholomew (Thollie) Thompson entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on July 11, 2008 from his home with family at his side. He was escorted by angels and his wife, Juanita, who were waiting as he walked into the presence of Jesus. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Reverend Calvin Miller and the Reverend Don Echols officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bartholomew was 96 years of age and was born on a farm near Boley, Oklahoma on July 4, 1912 to Rev. Clem Claude Thompson and Sadie B. Nelson Thompson. He was the 4th son of a family of 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. At the age of 12, Bartholomew and his family moved to the Progress Community, east of Langston where he attended Frazier Elementary School. Along with his father, Bartholomew built a small rural church and school in the Progress Community by transporting rocks by horse and wagon from the nearby Cimarron River. Parts of the foundation still stand to this day.
Later, Bartholomew attended high school and college in Langston, Okla. He grew up learning to farm and studying the Word of God. He enjoyed agriculture, farming, and later acquired a skill as an automotive technician.
Bartholomew loved his wife of 63 years and was an example of a dedicated husband and father. He and Juanita Brown met in 1938 and were married on March 28, 1942. They left the farm and moved to Stillwater in Jan. 1948. To this union were born two sons, Powell Nathaniel and Caleb Lynn. Bartholomew worked as an automotive technician for 30 years. He was employed by Grimsley's Frazier-Kisser, Ward's Buick, Forrest Barnett's Nash, Bob Bellatti's Rambler and Russ Harvey's Buick. Bartholomew retired in June 1978.
He enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, gardening, and Mt. Zion Baptist church as he was one of the founding fathers. Bartholomew was a Sunday school teacher, treasurer and deacon of his church investing his life mentoring and teaching the importance of following Jesus Christ and studying the Bible. He valued the importance of an education, loved reading and delighted in spending time talking with people. He enjoyed life and took pleasure in watching things grow including people. Bartholomew was a man of God who believed in forgiving and moving forward with a heart of gratitude never complaining. He was a man of integrity, wisdom, and faith. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bartholomew is survived by his two sons, Powell Nathaniel Thompson and wife, Pat of Saginaw, TX and Caleb Lynn Thompson and wife, Brenda of Stillwater, OK; eight grandchildren, Dana Thompson Smith and husband LeRon of Broken Arrow, OK, Deana Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Danelle Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Caleb Thompson and wife, Cara of Tulsa, OK, Kaylynn Gruntmeir and husband, Jeff of Stillwater, OK, Joshua Thompson of Baltimore, MD, Denise Thompson of Lakewales, FL, and Hannah Thompson of Stillwater, OK; two great grandchildren, Haylee Smith of Tulsa, OK and Jaylen Harris of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by Michael Davis of Stillwater, OK, whom he considered a son, Wilburn and Gussie Johnson, faithful friends, and by numerous nieces, nephews family, and friends. Bartholomew was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and his brothers, Oliver Henry Thompson, Clem Claude Thompson, Flynn Atrell Thompson, Johoadell Thompson, and sister Nina Thompson Clark. Condolences may be emailed to the family by visiting www.strodefh.com.
Bartholomew was 96 years of age and was born on a farm near Boley, Oklahoma on July 4, 1912 to Rev. Clem Claude Thompson and Sadie B. Nelson Thompson. He was the 4th son of a family of 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. At the age of 12, Bartholomew and his family moved to the Progress Community, east of Langston where he attended Frazier Elementary School. Along with his father, Bartholomew built a small rural church and school in the Progress Community by transporting rocks by horse and wagon from the nearby Cimarron River. Parts of the foundation still stand to this day.
Later, Bartholomew attended high school and college in Langston, Okla. He grew up learning to farm and studying the Word of God. He enjoyed agriculture, farming, and later acquired a skill as an automotive technician.
Bartholomew loved his wife of 63 years and was an example of a dedicated husband and father. He and Juanita Brown met in 1938 and were married on March 28, 1942. They left the farm and moved to Stillwater in Jan. 1948. To this union were born two sons, Powell Nathaniel and Caleb Lynn. Bartholomew worked as an automotive technician for 30 years. He was employed by Grimsley's Frazier-Kisser, Ward's Buick, Forrest Barnett's Nash, Bob Bellatti's Rambler and Russ Harvey's Buick. Bartholomew retired in June 1978.
He enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, gardening, and Mt. Zion Baptist church as he was one of the founding fathers. Bartholomew was a Sunday school teacher, treasurer and deacon of his church investing his life mentoring and teaching the importance of following Jesus Christ and studying the Bible. He valued the importance of an education, loved reading and delighted in spending time talking with people. He enjoyed life and took pleasure in watching things grow including people. Bartholomew was a man of God who believed in forgiving and moving forward with a heart of gratitude never complaining. He was a man of integrity, wisdom, and faith. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bartholomew is survived by his two sons, Powell Nathaniel Thompson and wife, Pat of Saginaw, TX and Caleb Lynn Thompson and wife, Brenda of Stillwater, OK; eight grandchildren, Dana Thompson Smith and husband LeRon of Broken Arrow, OK, Deana Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Danelle Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Caleb Thompson and wife, Cara of Tulsa, OK, Kaylynn Gruntmeir and husband, Jeff of Stillwater, OK, Joshua Thompson of Baltimore, MD, Denise Thompson of Lakewales, FL, and Hannah Thompson of Stillwater, OK; two great grandchildren, Haylee Smith of Tulsa, OK and Jaylen Harris of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by Michael Davis of Stillwater, OK, whom he considered a son, Wilburn and Gussie Johnson, faithful friends, and by numerous nieces, nephews family, and friends. Bartholomew was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and his brothers, Oliver Henry Thompson, Clem Claude Thompson, Flynn Atrell Thompson, Johoadell Thompson, and sister Nina Thompson Clark. Condolences may be emailed to the family by visiting www.strodefh.com.
Bartholomew (Thollie) Thompson entered the presence of our Lord and Savior on July 11, 2008 from his home with family at his side. He was escorted by angels and his wife, Juanita, who were waiting as he walked into the presence of Jesus. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 18, 2008 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with the Reverend Calvin Miller and the Reverend Don Echols officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Strode Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bartholomew was 96 years of age and was born on a farm near Boley, Oklahoma on July 4, 1912 to Rev. Clem Claude Thompson and Sadie B. Nelson Thompson. He was the 4th son of a family of 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. At the age of 12, Bartholomew and his family moved to the Progress Community, east of Langston where he attended Frazier Elementary School. Along with his father, Bartholomew built a small rural church and school in the Progress Community by transporting rocks by horse and wagon from the nearby Cimarron River. Parts of the foundation still stand to this day.
Later, Bartholomew attended high school and college in Langston, Okla. He grew up learning to farm and studying the Word of God. He enjoyed agriculture, farming, and later acquired a skill as an automotive technician.
Bartholomew loved his wife of 63 years and was an example of a dedicated husband and father. He and Juanita Brown met in 1938 and were married on March 28, 1942. They left the farm and moved to Stillwater in Jan. 1948. To this union were born two sons, Powell Nathaniel and Caleb Lynn. Bartholomew worked as an automotive technician for 30 years. He was employed by Grimsley's Frazier-Kisser, Ward's Buick, Forrest Barnett's Nash, Bob Bellatti's Rambler and Russ Harvey's Buick. Bartholomew retired in June 1978.
He enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, gardening, and Mt. Zion Baptist church as he was one of the founding fathers. Bartholomew was a Sunday school teacher, treasurer and deacon of his church investing his life mentoring and teaching the importance of following Jesus Christ and studying the Bible. He valued the importance of an education, loved reading and delighted in spending time talking with people. He enjoyed life and took pleasure in watching things grow including people. Bartholomew was a man of God who believed in forgiving and moving forward with a heart of gratitude never complaining. He was a man of integrity, wisdom, and faith. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bartholomew is survived by his two sons, Powell Nathaniel Thompson and wife, Pat of Saginaw, TX and Caleb Lynn Thompson and wife, Brenda of Stillwater, OK; eight grandchildren, Dana Thompson Smith and husband LeRon of Broken Arrow, OK, Deana Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Danelle Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Caleb Thompson and wife, Cara of Tulsa, OK, Kaylynn Gruntmeir and husband, Jeff of Stillwater, OK, Joshua Thompson of Baltimore, MD, Denise Thompson of Lakewales, FL, and Hannah Thompson of Stillwater, OK; two great grandchildren, Haylee Smith of Tulsa, OK and Jaylen Harris of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by Michael Davis of Stillwater, OK, whom he considered a son, Wilburn and Gussie Johnson, faithful friends, and by numerous nieces, nephews family, and friends. Bartholomew was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and his brothers, Oliver Henry Thompson, Clem Claude Thompson, Flynn Atrell Thompson, Johoadell Thompson, and sister Nina Thompson Clark. Condolences may be emailed to the family by visiting www.strodefh.com.
Bartholomew was 96 years of age and was born on a farm near Boley, Oklahoma on July 4, 1912 to Rev. Clem Claude Thompson and Sadie B. Nelson Thompson. He was the 4th son of a family of 6 children, 5 boys and 1 girl. At the age of 12, Bartholomew and his family moved to the Progress Community, east of Langston where he attended Frazier Elementary School. Along with his father, Bartholomew built a small rural church and school in the Progress Community by transporting rocks by horse and wagon from the nearby Cimarron River. Parts of the foundation still stand to this day.
Later, Bartholomew attended high school and college in Langston, Okla. He grew up learning to farm and studying the Word of God. He enjoyed agriculture, farming, and later acquired a skill as an automotive technician.
Bartholomew loved his wife of 63 years and was an example of a dedicated husband and father. He and Juanita Brown met in 1938 and were married on March 28, 1942. They left the farm and moved to Stillwater in Jan. 1948. To this union were born two sons, Powell Nathaniel and Caleb Lynn. Bartholomew worked as an automotive technician for 30 years. He was employed by Grimsley's Frazier-Kisser, Ward's Buick, Forrest Barnett's Nash, Bob Bellatti's Rambler and Russ Harvey's Buick. Bartholomew retired in June 1978.
He enjoyed working on cars, fixing things, gardening, and Mt. Zion Baptist church as he was one of the founding fathers. Bartholomew was a Sunday school teacher, treasurer and deacon of his church investing his life mentoring and teaching the importance of following Jesus Christ and studying the Bible. He valued the importance of an education, loved reading and delighted in spending time talking with people. He enjoyed life and took pleasure in watching things grow including people. Bartholomew was a man of God who believed in forgiving and moving forward with a heart of gratitude never complaining. He was a man of integrity, wisdom, and faith. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Bartholomew is survived by his two sons, Powell Nathaniel Thompson and wife, Pat of Saginaw, TX and Caleb Lynn Thompson and wife, Brenda of Stillwater, OK; eight grandchildren, Dana Thompson Smith and husband LeRon of Broken Arrow, OK, Deana Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Danelle Thompson of Tulsa, OK, Caleb Thompson and wife, Cara of Tulsa, OK, Kaylynn Gruntmeir and husband, Jeff of Stillwater, OK, Joshua Thompson of Baltimore, MD, Denise Thompson of Lakewales, FL, and Hannah Thompson of Stillwater, OK; two great grandchildren, Haylee Smith of Tulsa, OK and Jaylen Harris of Tulsa, OK. He is also survived by Michael Davis of Stillwater, OK, whom he considered a son, Wilburn and Gussie Johnson, faithful friends, and by numerous nieces, nephews family, and friends. Bartholomew was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and his brothers, Oliver Henry Thompson, Clem Claude Thompson, Flynn Atrell Thompson, Johoadell Thompson, and sister Nina Thompson Clark. Condolences may be emailed to the family by visiting www.strodefh.com.
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