Willis Morris Thomson

Willis Morris Thomson (USAF, Ret.), 82, of Valdosta, died on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at South Georgia Medical Center. He was born on March 6, 1932 in San Diego, California to the late Colonel Earl F. and Catherine Morris Thomson and spent his early childhood moving to numerous Army posts with his family. He later graduated from H.H. Arnold High School in Wiesbaden, Germany. Upon graduation, he attended Purdue University for one year before being drafted in the Air Force. After serving two years in the Air Force he was accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. While at West Point, he excelled as a member of the gymnastics team where he won two personal Eastern Championships and achieved All American status for his performance on the horizontal bar. Upon graduation, he chose to serve in the United States Air Force and attend flight school where he not only earned his wings but graduated second in his class. He was selected as an instructor pilot and was assigned to Moody Air Force Base for T-33 and T-37 aircraft. Lt. Col. Thomson also served in Vietnam as a fighter pilot and flew over 100 missions during his time of service there, as well as receiving a purple heart. After retirement, he began a local business here in Valdosta and was the co-owner and operator of Fiddler's Green. Mr. Thomson was of the Episcopal faith.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Willmia (Sis) Thomson of Valdosta, and a brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Donna Thomson. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lorrie Ann Thomson Sullivan.

Willis Morris Thomson will be cremated and no services are scheduled according to his wishes. Donations in Mr. Thomson's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Valdosta/Lowndes P.O. Box 5323 Valdosta Georgia, 31603, and/or the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorsproject.org. Condolences to the family may be conveyed online at www.mclanecares.com. McLane Funeral and Cremation services is assisting the Thomson family. Carson McLane.


Funeral Home:
Carson McLane Funeral Home
2215 North Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA
US 31602