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James Frank Thompson obituary highlights New Mexico life
James Frank Thompson, born February 18 1931 in Clovis New Mexico, died August 1 2002 from lung cancer complications. He lived in Roswell since 1959, taught at New Mexico Military Institute for 32 years, co founded local groups, and earned national arts education recognition. He supported education, art, travel and New Mexican culture, leaving two daughters, several marriages, and lasting community ties.
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James Frank Thompson
James Thompson
Clovis
Jim
Frank
Winnie
Betty
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Yeso
Vaughn
Estancia
Belen
Estancia High School
Highlands University
Air Force
UNM
U.S
Roswell Literary Council
L.A. Lakers
Roswell
New Mexico Military Institute
N.M. Prairie
NMMI
National Art Education Association
Georgia O'Keeffe
Frank Waters
Peter Hurd
Paul Horgan
Wilson Hurley
Elmer Schooley
Santa Fe
Bruce King
Governor's Office
N.M
Pat Trujillo
James Tooley
Dreamworks
Thom Olsen
Holly McQuinn
Holly Huber
Studio 510
Mary Ellen
Deborah Ruth Pendergrass
Rachel Ellen Winchester
Rachel
Robert Forrest Winchester
Washington, D.C
Debbie
Buddy Pendergrass
Amanda
Amy” Beth Pendergrass
Ruidoso
Ben Estes Pendergrass
New Orleans
Darlene Logan
LaGrone Funeral Home
Ben
Robert
Buddy
Richard Borden
Belew
Ray Phelps
Frank H.H. King
Harry Spetnagel
Denver
American Cancer Society
Nmmi Foundation