Timothy (Tim) M. Thompson, 74, of Branson.

Timothy (Tim) M. Thompson, 74, of Branson, was called to his Heavenly Home to be with his Savior on January 30, 2025. He married Lauri Lemke on September 6, 1980; she survives him. Tim was the oldest of six; he is survived by his brothers: Randy, Bryan (Jan), Roger (Connie) and Alan; and his sister, Lori (Jeff) Kenney; plus many nieces and nephews.

Tim and Lauri moved to the Branson area from Pineville, North Carolina, in 2012. He volunteered at the Chamber of Commerce and participated in church-related activities. Tim was an avid fan of travel, swimming and the Green Bay Packers (picking up the Kansas City Chiefs after moving here). In his younger days, he enjoyed playing tennis, volleyball, pickleball and softball.

Tim’s career involved teaching computer classes and being the owner/manager of up to 30 residential rental properties in the Carolinas. He was a Milwaukee, Wisconsin native. A place dear to his heart has always been Waupaca, Wisconsin, where his family owned a lake cottage. Tim served as a counselor at the lake’s Spencer Lake Bible Camp as a young man.

He earned a B.A. degree at Northwest College in Seattle, Washington, a master’s at Seattle Pacific University, also in Seattle, and a computer degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

A lifelong devotee of fun and adventure, Tim was also a lifelong jokester. It’s not a stretch to believe that he is right now adding laughter to an already joyous place.

Nor is it a stretch to imagine him in Heaven singing these words: “If you could see me now, I’m walking streets of gold. If you could see me now, I’m standing tall and whole. If you could see me now, You’d know I’ve seen His face . . . You wouldn’t want me to ever leave this place.”* True, Tim, but we will miss you down here. Thanks for being in our lives.

*song written by Kim Noblitt from the music group Truth.

No formal services will be held. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence or memory, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.