Background
Thompson, George Howard was born on October 18, 1930 in Prophetstown, Illinois, United States. Son of George Warren and Gladys (Bayles) Thompson.
livestock transportation company executive
Thompson, George Howard was born on October 18, 1930 in Prophetstown, Illinois, United States. Son of George Warren and Gladys (Bayles) Thompson.
Student, Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois, 1947-1948; student, University New Mexico, Taos, 1948.
President, Geo. Thompson & Son, Inc., Prophetstown, 1948-1994. Chairman of the Board Prophetstown Manufacturing, Inc., 1984-1993.
President Illinois Association School Boards, 1975-1977. Member Illinois State Board Education, Springfield, 1978-1993. Member local boards of education Prophetstown/Lyndon, 1959-1978.
Moderator Illinois conference United Church of Christ Northern Association, 1991-1992. Chairman Whiteside County Representatives. Member Indiana Livestock Marketing Association (national president 1970s), Livestock Conservation Inc.
(executive committee 1970s).
Married Shirley Rae VanDamme, March 4, 1950. Children: George Mark, Rebecca.