Bobby L. Thompson

Bobby Lee Thompson, 78 of Rison passed away, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Pine Bluff. He was born June 4, 1938 in Herbine, Arkansas to the late W.H. "Hughtie" and Hazel B. Thompson. On July 19, 1959 he married Judy Ann Sanders in Crossett, Arkansas. Mr. Thompson owned and operated Thompson Floor Covering. During this time he was also involved in poultry farming. He retired in 1997 after 28 years of ownership. Mr. Thompson was a lifelong member of Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church. He was very active and involved in his community which included being a past member of Cleveland County Farm Bureau Board, Democratic Committee, Mounted Patrol, President of Herbine Hunting Club for 16 years and a member of the Prosperity Cemetery Board.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Thompson of Rison; son, Terry (Cindy) Thompson of Herbine; daughter, LaDonna (Dan) Morrison of Pansy; four grandchildren; Austin Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Kyle Morrison and Madison Morrison; one great grandson, Cooper Lee Thompson; two brothers, Jerry (Rhonda) Thompson of Rison, Billy Frank Thompson of Sheridan; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9, 2016 at Bethel #2 Missionary Baptist Church with Brother Wade Petty officiating. Interment will follow at Prosperity Cemetery in Rison. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Saturday at the church prior to the service. Pallbearers are Trent Young, Bill Taylor, Allen Wilson, Bobby Griffis, Jason Sanders and Jeff Patrick; honorary pallbearers are Austin Thompson, Tyler Thompson and Kyle Morrison. Please sign online guestbook at www.buiefuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison. (870) 325-6216.