Richard “Dick” Joseph Thomson
Richard “Dick” Joseph Thomson passed away on December 7, 1941 in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii at the age of 18 years old almost 19. He was born in Texas City, Texas to James Farquhar Thomson (father) Pearl Mitchell Thomson (mother). He was serving in the US Navy aboard the USS Oklahoma when he was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Richard “Dick” enlisted in the Navy after graduating High School in 1939. After his death, his oldest brother Robert “Bob” Thomson and younger brother Kenneth “Ken” Thomson both enlisted in the Navy and served during WWII. Thanks to the US Navy and the POW/MIA Association of America he is returning home at last. Through DNA testing and forensic science they were able to identify his remains by mitochondrial DNA using his sister Betty Thomson Perkins and niece Connie Johnson Morrow DNA as a reference base.
The entire family for 77 plus years has prayed and eagerly awaited for this day to come. Dick was preceded in death by his brother James Mitchell Thomson and his grandparents (Mitchell) from League City, Texas. His parents, James and Pearl Thomson, his brother Robert (then wife Berta) Thomson, brother Kenneth Macdonald Thomson (wife Louise), Brother-in Law Lee Perkins and Sister in Law Gwen Thomson all passed away after Dick was lost. He is survived by his sister Betty Kathleen Thomson Perkins Beeville Texas, youngest brother John William Thomson Prescott Arizona, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many cousins. He will be laid to rest June 1, 2019 at 1:00PM in League City Texas at Fairview cemetery, 901 N. Kansas Street.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Fairview Cemetery Association. League City, Texas or to the POW/MIA Association of America, or to the charity of your choice.
No words are adequate for what you gave. Thank you.
Mr. Thomson has not only lived on in the hearts and minds of his family and friends but also those of the people of League City. Mr. Thomson’s name is inscribed on a monument dedicated to our local heroes, who gave their lives in service to our Country. The monument was dedicated by the City of League City in 2006 and stands at the Sportsplex not only to honor those heroes but as a reminder to all who enjoy the park that the freedom to do so came at a very high price. We are grateful for Mr. Thomson’s service and rejoice in his return home.
May Navy Seaman 2nd Class Richard J. Thomson rest in peace with our Lord. We will remember his sacrifice for our country.
Thank you Seaman Thomson for your service amd the ultimate sacrifice. May you Rest in Peace now
Richard,
Welcome Home Sir! And thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the the USN at Pearl Harbor as a Crewmember on the USS Oklahoma fighting the Japanese in their sneak attack on December 7, 1941. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas