Mr. Nasella Thompson was the youngest of 13 children, born to Ida and James Thompson. He was educated and baptized in Oilton, Oklahoma. He served in the United States Navy as a Steward's Mate, First Class and received an honorable discharge in 1946. Narsella met his wife Flora Fleming of 59 years in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and married on November 5, 1948. He took his wife to Silver City where they started their life together. In 1950, Narsella gained employment at Tinker Air Force Base Logistic Command and a couple of years later moved his family to Langston, Oklahoma. In 1957, he moved the family to Oklahoma City and to the homestead where he lived with his wife and reared his children. After 24 years of employment at Tinker, Narsella received his medical retirement. As a firm believer of Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, Narsella along with the men of the Gee and Jones Community, started United Baptist Church. It was there that he was first ordained into deaconship and served faithfully until his death. His service extended beyond the walls of his church to his neighbors and friends, constantly giving of his resources and knowledge. Narsella was preceded in death by his wife, and his siblings, and children: Baby Girl, Narvella, Virginia and Narsella Jr.; grandchildren: Michael Thompson, Shajuan Penn, Syretha Penn and Dawn Bizzell. He leaves his children: Joyce Thomas, Esther Thompson, Thomas T.(Loretta), James D., Royce(Valeria), David(Charlene), Christopher(Bertha) and Calvin; 23 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren, as well as a host of family and friends to carry on his memory.