Randell Elwayne Thompson

Randell Elwayne Thompson was born on February 14, 1953, to Silas Wayne and Theo Edna Thompson in Paris, Texas. He passed away on August 27, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction CO.

Randell graduated from North Hopkins High School in 1972. After graduation, he began working for Rockwell International and married his first wife, Patsy Sue Harry, in March 1973. Together they had one son, Jeremy.

In 1981, Randell moved to Colorado, where he fell in love with the mountains and made them his home. He married Jackie (Snyder) Thompson in 1981, and together they shared 29 years of marriage and three children: Tera, Tyrell, and Talon.

Randell was an avid hunter and trapper who loved the outdoors. He worked in construction and, in 1984, started his own company, working on Wilson Mesa and forming lifelong friendships along the way. He also took great pride in working the ranch and raising cattle. A man of strong character and many skills, Randell was a true “jack of all trades” and excelled at anything he set his mind to. His deepest love was reserved for his children and grandchildren, who brought him great joy.

Randell is survived by his son Jeremy Thompson of Sulphur Springs, Texas; his daughter Tera (Brandon) Alexander of Norwood; his son Tyrell (Abby) Thompson of Norwood; and his son Talon (Alexandra) Thompson of Norwood. He is also survived by his grandchildren — Callie, Gracie, Shaylee, Trevor, McKenzie, Ember, Lexi, and Kyah — and his sisters, Paulette Fisher of Ridgeway, Texas, and Ruby Mae Wilburn of Sulphur Springs, Texas, along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Silas and Theo Thompson, and his brothers, Scotty and Roger Thompson.

He will be missed by all who loved and knew him.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 6th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Lone Cone Library in Norwood, Colorado, with a potluck meal to follow.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Norwood Fire and EMS Department in Randell’s honor.