Kenneth Ray Thompson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Kenneth Ray Thompson, 74, of Magnolia, AR, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at Wentworth Place in Magnolia. Kenneth was born on April 12, 1943 in Warren, AR to the late Clyde and Pallie Marie (Oldner) Thompson. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church and retired from Albemarle as a Lab Tech. He was an avid camper and fisherman and loved to “fix” things and work in his shop. The joys of his life were his grandchildren, Logan and Caylin. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Lois Taylor, Helen Mitchell, and Juanita Myers. He was survived by his wife of 55 years Brenda Faye Thompson of Magnolia, AR; son Bobby Ray Thompson of Magnolia, AR; grandson Logan Bryant Thompson of Magnolia, AR; granddaughter Caylin Marie Thompson of Conway, AR; sisters in law Ann Broach of Hampton, Gail Silence of Hot Springs, Sarah Rich and husband David of Magnolia; brothers in law Don Newton and wife Leann of Hot Springs, Danny Newton of Magnolia, Sammy Newton and wife Reba of Maumelle; and a host of wonderful nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the Lewis Funeral Home Chapel with Brian Bohrer officiating. Burial will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home in Magnolia, AR. Visitation will be held Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be David Dismukes, David Rich, Jim Bob Rich, Danny Bryan, Logan Thompson, and Ron Millican. Honorary pallbearers will be Freeman Hughes, Alan Boston, Sammy Newton, Don Newton, Jerrall Rudd, and Gary Amis. The family requests memorial donations are sent to the Immanuel Baptist Church, 1823 East North, Magnolia, AR 71753; CCAPS, PO Box 2003, Magnolia, AR 71753; Southern Christian Missions, 515 West Monroe, Magnolia, AR 71753. To sign the online guestbook or to leave a special memory please visit www.lewisfuneralhome.biz .

Kenneth Ray Thompson

April 12, 1943 - December 20, 2017