Alan Craig "Butch" Thompson

Alan Craig “Butch” Thompson, of Miami, Texas passed away on September 22, 2026. Butch was the second child of J.W. “Jub” and Mary Thompson.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the First Methodist Church with Pastor Jimmye Cole, pastor at the First Christian Church of Miami, officiating. Burial will follow at Miami Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Butch grew up in Miami spending his early childhood on the family ranch one mile east of town. These early years were formative for Butch as he tagged along with his beloved grandfather, Rube Thompson, and his father, J.W., learning about livestock and all aspects of ranching and caring for animals.

Throughout his youth, Butch participated in many activities, but he especially enjoyed his scouting years. He attended the National Scout Jamboree when he was thirteen. During high school, Butch participated in all the sports, but his main interest was his “club calves”. He enjoyed exhibiting steers as his father, J.W., had done.

Butch graduated from Miami High School in 1964 and entered Texas A&M University, pursuing a degree in Entomology. In 1969, he returned home to help his father run Thompson Farm and Home Supply. It was there that he met the love of his life, Kathryn “Kay” Tandy Judice who was teaching 3rd grade at the time. The two were married on Butch’s birthday in 1970 and enjoyed life together for over 50 years. They had two children, Brock and Tandy.

In 1980, Butch purchased Thompson Farm and Home Supply from his father and continued to operate it while also starting his own backhoe business, “Butch’s Backhoe”. Because of Butch’s work ethic along with his character, integrity, attention to detail, and honesty his business grew and expanded into full roustabout services. He eventually sold the hardware store to focus on his business full time along with ranching. Butch was an entrepreneur at heart and even held a patent for an indoor/outdoor cooking grill. Throughout his life he believed in working hard, doing things right the first time, and that a handshake and your word were a binding pledge.

His business and ranching took much of his time, but he always made family and friends his priority. He rarely missed his kids’ activities and loved helping them raise and exhibit steers at stock shows throughout Texas as he had once done. When the wind wasn’t blowing you might find him at Lake Greenbelt teaching his children to water ski or playing a round of golf. He also enjoyed visiting casinos and playing games of chance.

In 2016, Butch “retired” and sold his business to spend more time doing the things he loved. One of Butch’s greatest joys was being “Pop Pop” to his 5 grandchildren. He enjoyed spending time with each of his grandchildren, teaching them to drive tractors, weld, shoot and take care of cattle when they visited him on the ranch. He also made a point to visit the grandkids to cheer them on in their sports and other pursuits. Butch still managed to remain busy in the cattle business and it was one of the things that brought him great joy even in his last days.

Butch was known for his gentle, but strong character, his generosity and a willingness to lend a hand to help others in any way he could. He loved Miami and Roberts County and poured his time and talent into his community. He served in various leadership roles throughout his life. His faith was important to him as he was a long-time member of The First Christian Church in Miami where he served as deacon. He was also a member of the Miami Volunteer Fire Department for many years and on multiple occasions, he was elected to the Miami School Board of Trustees, during which time he held the office of President.

Butch felt incredibly grateful to enjoy a wonderful life surrounded by family, friends and his community in the place he loved the most. Those who knew Butch are forever marked by his well-lived life.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Thompson in February of 2021; and his parents, J.W. and Mary Thompson.

Butch is survived by his son, Brock Thompson and wife Berkley of Amarillo, Texas; daughter, Tandy Diamond and husband Jason of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Ty Thompson, Trent Thompson, Kate Diamond, Olivia Diamond, and Max Diamond; brother, Paul Thompson and wife Margot of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sister, Debbie Hawkins of The Woodlands, Texas; brother-in-law, Sammy Judice and his wife Sandy; nine beloved nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Mary Ann Gill.