John Charles Thompson

A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, John Charles (Chuck) Thompson, 90, passed into Glory on November 4th, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Chuck was born on February 17, 1936 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to William Andrew Thompson and Marian Dorothy (Matthews) Thompson and continued to make Colorado Springs his lifetime home.

Chuck went to elementary and junior high school in Colorado Springs, then high school in Haviland, Kansas. He attended Roswell Community Church in Colorado Springs with his mother and grandmother as a child. He married his sweetheart, Fredia Bell Williams, at Roswell church on March 1, 1957. Chuck and Fredia were active in Roswell church for all of their 64 years of marriage and Chuck continued to attend there until he passed into Glory, making him the oldest original member of the church. During his many years at Roswell church, Chuck served in many capacities, including every construction and remodeling project over the years.

Chuck proudly served in the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colorado for 2 years in the 1950s. He was a journeyman electrician, worked for a variety of electrical companies in the Colorado Springs area over the years, and was an honored member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. Chuck was an electrician in the construction of Denver International Airport when it was initially built, in addition to many commercial construction projects in the Colorado Springs area.

In 1962, Chuck and Fredia adopted their son, Gary Lee Thompson. Then in 1965, they adopted their daughter, Stephanie Sue (Thompson) Smith. Chuck enjoyed hunting, wood working, tinkering in his garage, remodeling his house, and working in his yard. Chuck and Fredia raised many chickens over the years and freely gave eggs to family and friends. He also raised rabbits and had some geese in his yard at one time. Chuck even found a way to keep horses in a barn behind the house because Stephanie loved horses so much. He grew delicious vegetable gardens and Fredia was usually busy in the kitchen, canning and cooking. To Chuck and Fredia, everyone was a friend. Their front door was always open to anyone who wanted to join the family for a meal and there was plenty of food and love for all.

Chuck loved Jesus and lived his life for Him. Family and hard work were a priority in his life and he did all he could to pass his legacy of love for God and family to his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, brother and sister, wife (Fredia), daughter (Stephanie), and son (Gary).

Chuck is survived by his son-in-law, Curtis Smith (Stephanie’s widow); daughter-in-law, Vicki Thompson (Gary’s widow); grandchildren, Daniel (Jennifer) Thompson, John Smith, Josiah (Nastassja) Thompson, Adrianne (Kevin) Lenahan, and Cassandra Smith; and eight great-grandchildren.

Chuck will be dearly missed but his faith and memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4

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