Thomas B. "Johnny" Thompson,Jr., 77, of Springfield, formerly of Prestonsburg, KY, passed away on Tuesday night, June 24,2014. He was born on September 20, 1936 in Prestonsburg, the son of the late Thomas B.,Sr. and Idola(Hale) Thompson.
He graduated from Prestonsburg High School, and received his Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University, and his Master's in Education at Xavier University. He taught Physical Education for three years and then began a long career in school administration. Mr. Thompson was the first Principal hired at Kenton Ridge High School finished in 1984. He moved to Cincinnati and was Assistant Superintendent of Clermont County Schools retiring from Ohio in 1990. Following retirement he took a Principals job with Blaine Elementary in Lawrence County Kentucky. He was a season ticket holder and avid fan of UK Basketball and Xavier Basketball
Johnny is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law: John B. Thompson of Middleton, and Tom and Laura (Burns) Thompson of Springfield, and grandchildren: Bryanna, Natalie, Edward, Derek and Justin. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Thompson.
Graveside services are 10:30a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Mayo Cemetery, Prestonsburg, KY.
Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home.

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