Born in Mississippi, he was a retired brick layer and had served in the National Guard. He was of the Baptist belief.
Survivors include a daughter, Tammie Juanita Martin of Trumann; two sons, Danny Duane Thompson of Trumann and Harold Thompson of Greers Ferry; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, Aug. 28 at Wilson Funeral Home in Tyronza, with Ken Bass officiating. Burial followed in Fisher Cemetery at Fisher.


