Anson TX Police Chief Jack Thompson Dies Suddenly Saturday

ANSON, TX. (THECOUNT) — Jack Thompson, Chief of police for Anson, Texas, died suddenly Saturday. He was 59.

Chief Thompson died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at approximately 3:30 p.m., according to City Manager Sonny Campbell.

Thompson spent almost 3 decades in Anson where he was part of the department for 10 years.

Thompson had previously worked for the state and the Jones County District Attorney’s Office. He became Anson’s Police Chief on April 24, 2018.

Thompson had also worked on the Volunteer Fire Department and as an EMS director. He was a pastor at the Aspermont Community Church, reports BigCountryHomepage.

“He was a great guy. He was very patient and understanding. He was exactly what Anson needed. The community is going to suffer with the loss Jack,” said City Manager Sonny Campbell. “It’s a sad day in Anson.”

A cause of death was not provided.

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Geo quick facts: Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,430 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas metropolitan area. Originally named “Jones City”, the town was renamed “Anson” in 1882 in honor of Anson Jones, the last president of the Republic of Texas – Wikipedia.