Jackie Louis

Thomure Sr.

Jackie Louis Thomure Sr. age 79, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife.

Born on July 1, 1947, Jack was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Roosevelt High School, where he lettered in track. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was deployed to Korea during peacetime and later served as a medic in the Vietnam War from October 1965 to October 1968.

Upon returning from the war, Jack married Bobbie Sue (née' White) in October 1968. Together, they shared 58 years of marriage and raised four sons. Jack worked as a dockhand for McLean Trucking and ABF Freight and was a member of Teamsters Local 600. He retired at age 51.

Jack was an avid sports fan throughout his life. As his sons grew up and played sports, he coached baseball and basketball at St. George Catholic Church in Affton, Missouri. His teams have won many games and tournaments over the years. Later in life, Jack loved cooking for his family and watching sports in every season.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine Davis and William "Bill" Thomure; his stepfather, Mitt Barnes; his sister, Diana Barnes; his brother, Tommy Barnes; his aunt and uncle, June Davis and Art Neighbors; his cousin, Vera "Sally" Neighbors; his brother-in-law, John McGaughey; his sister-in-law, Christine McGaughey; and his brother-in-law, David Fountaine. His mother-in-law, Shirley Edmison, passed away one week after Jack.

He is survived by his wife Bobbie Sue Thomure; his sons, Jackie Louis Thomure Jr. and Jeffery Wayne Thomure, both of St. Louis, Missouri; Joseph Anthony Thomure of Ballwin, Missouri; and Jason Robert Thomure of High Ridge, Missouri; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home 777 Oakwood Dr, Fenton, MO 63026 on November 5, 2026, from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Hospital.