of Batesville, AR
June 6, 1934 - February 26, 2015
Marion F. Thompson, 80, of Batesville died Thursday, February 26, 2015, at Batesville Healthcare.
Born June 6, 1934, in Batesville, he was the son of Will Thompson and Lee Gibbs Thompson.
He worked for Mack Farm Dairy for 66 years starting as a route salesman and became the manager of the farm, then worked as a cattle farmer for Massey Farms. Marion never met a stranger. He was an outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. He was supporter of 4-H and was a father figure to many besides his own children. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #258, a Master Mason, a former member of Batesville Kiwanis Club, loved to cook barbeque, and coached Little League Baseball. Marion was also a member of the Independence/Jackson County Cattleman's Association and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Bell Thompson; two sons, Tony Thompson and his wife, Carolyn, of Goodland, Kansas and Tim Thompson and his wife, Kim, of Batesville; two daughters, Sherry Everett of Batesville and Angela Reed and her husband, Rick, of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Samantha Hogan, Leann Mullens, Justin Thompson, Leslie Reed, Clint Reed, Ben Everett, Jordan Kennedy, John Thompson and Amy Bullard; six great-grandchildren, Madison Reed, Alexander Hogan, Coy Kennedy, Bonnie Thompson, Hallie Mullens and Cayne Kennedy; two sisters, Martha Fulbright and Harlene Sanders, both of Batesville; several nieces and nephews; and his extended family, the Massey's.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence Thompson, John Thompson and Bill Thompson; sisters, Lela Talley, Eva Jackson and Ann Robbins; a son-in-law, Fred Everett; and a great-grandchild ''Baby Boy'' Thompson.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville with Randy Scott and Larry Poff officiating.
Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Pallbearers will be Justin Thompson, Clint Reed, Ben Everett, John Thompson, Chad Kennedy, Eric Hogan, Todd Mullens and Bryson Bullard.
Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Robert Walton and his Masonic Lodge brothers.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2015, at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Independence/Jackson County Cattleman's Association, PO Box 2872, Batesville, AR 72503 and Calvary Baptist Church Football Breakfast, 1775 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501
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46 Condolence(s)
delaney, jennifer and josh
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Hi Aunt caroline, We were so upset to hear about marion. He will be missed dearly. I am so glad that I got to meet him and spend time out in arkansas with you both! We love you and hope all of you are doing well.
Ernie & Elaine Louckd
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Dear Carolyn and family, You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss Marion and especially when we are in Arksnsas. He always made a point to stop by and see us when we were at Tim and Kim's. He even brought honey for us. I also remember that he shared a birthday with my Mom and that in itself is pretty special. Love you all. Elaine & Ernie
Javier and Jennifer Sanchez
Thursday, March 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Jim and Pat Smith
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
We're so sorry for your loss.
Durwood and Edith Elms
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
We have been friends for years. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Kay Shaw
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Angela and Family:
Angela, so sorry to here about your Dad. There is a special place in Heaven for those great dads like we had, no more pain either!
Our prayers are with your family. Hang on to those sweet memories.
Love you guys,
Kay Shaw
Eric Hedged
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
I used to pick his recycle up and always enjoyed talking to him. He was jiy to talk to.
Gary Hicks
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Marilyn Coffman
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Carolyn and family,
I will be praying for you and your family during this time of loss.
Mavis Young
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
My heart is sadden for the loss of a truly great man. Carolyn, you and your family are in my prayers,
David & Susan Parker
Monday, March 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God give you a peace that passes all understanding
Danny and Kathy Carter
Monday, March 2, 2015
Danny and I would like to offer our condolences on your loss. He was a wonderful man. My dad worked with him years ago at Mack Farm Dairy. Our loss is heaven's gain. Take comfort in knowing he's out of pain and also knowing how much he loved each of you. Your family is in our prayers...
Joline Riley Burrow
Monday, March 2, 2015
In our thoughts and prayers --The Olen Burrow Family--Joline Riley Burrow
Jan Burrow Qualls
Monday, March 2, 2015
Tim ---so sorry about your dad---in my prayers---Jan Burrow Qualls
Gail Abernathy
Monday, March 2, 2015
Carolyn, so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family...
Joe & Penny Neal
Monday, March 2, 2015
Marion was such a special man who brought laughter to everyone he met. We will miss him and are praying for your family
Mark and Lolita Rush
Monday, March 2, 2015
Tim, so sorry to hear about Marion. One of the strongest, hardest working men ever. Stay strong, your in our prayers.
Mark and Lolita Rush
Nick & Katrina Fudge
Monday, March 2, 2015
Nick & I are so sorry for your loss. "God is our refuge and strength". May the Lord give you comfort and peace during this difficult time. We are praying for the family.
Tim & Ruth Stewart
Monday, March 2, 2015
We are sorry for your loss! Just know that your family
is in our thoughts and prayers....
Ashleigh Brashers
Monday, March 2, 2015
We will miss Marion and will keep you all in our prayers.
Rehab Dept, Batesville Healthcare
Deborah Wyatt
Monday, March 2, 2015
It seems so many of the good men are leaving us and going home lately. He will forever be remembered for his smile and laugh! Prayers for your family. Love Deborah Wyatt
Mike & MaryAnn Harvill
Monday, March 2, 2015
Dear family - you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Take care of each other.
Gina Robertson
Monday, March 2, 2015
I remember Mr. Thompson working at Mack Farm Dairy and also growing up with Tony and Angela. It seems like yesterday that Connie would bring me over to play with Tony and Angela. My thoughts and prayers go out to yall and just think how much fresh milk will be in Heaven now!
Don Heuer
Monday, March 2, 2015
It is hard to put into words my feelings of a very good friend of fifty or sixty years.
One I have looked up to and admired all of these years. Our Church will not be large enough to accommodate all who come to pay their last respects to Marion Thompson. May God Bless You and your Family, Marion.. When I get where you are we will tell them about Daniel Boone.
Gary Perkey
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Ms. Thompson and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. As much as I will miss knowing Mr. Thompson was around, it is also a blessing to know that he will no longer have to suffer.
Yours, Gary Perkey and family
Gary Bratton
Sunday, March 1, 2015
My condolences to Marion's family. I am so sorry for your loss and may God bless you.
Amy Levasseur
Sunday, March 1, 2015
Aunt Carolyn and family,
May God hold you tight in the palm of His Hand. May only God give strength during this difficult time. May you know Heavens doors opened wide the day God said, " Marion, come home. " Prayers of Strength, love, and courage for the days following. May the celebration of Marion's homecoming be a celebration to fit his life full of love, and kindness, and of course loudness, as no one could tell you the way he could that you were doing wrong. Nor could anyone who has ever gotten a hug from him forget his teddy bear arms as they embody you. My love for you is immeasurable. My heart hurts, but my mind rejoices as I know the party going on in Heaven right now is real. There was nothing like getting Grandpa and Uncle Marion together. My heart is full. May the peace of Gid surround you all.
Amy, Steve, Allison, Bryan, and Matthew
Boots Bullard
Sunday, March 1, 2015
You will be missed.
Boots Bullard
Tracey Estok
Sunday, March 1, 2015
To the Entire Thompson Family,
We will miss all the stories Marion would tell us, and we will especially miss his laugh. He was very special to our Family and always made us feel a part of his Family.
Fred and Tracey "Bullard" Estok
Rosanne Stitcher
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Carolyn,
My very deepest sympathy to you and your children at this sorrowful time.
Michael and Dedra Thompson
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Tim and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. This has been such a difficult time for all of you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Linda Wood
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Carolyn and family, We are sorry for your loss. Marion was a true Gentleman. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda and Thomas Wood
Betty & Jerry Duty
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Carolyn and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Marion was a special cousin and was loved by all who knew him. It meant so much to me that he was there when Bobby passed away and other family members. Just think about all the good memories that you have.
Love,
Betty, Jerry & Family
Chris and Angel Heath
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marion's family. He will be missed.
Chuck Cossey
Friday, February 27, 2015
I came to know Marion while I worked at Mack Farm Dairy, working my way through college. He was a wonderful example of hard work and dedication/loyalty to others.....all the things a young man needs to learn about life that can't be learned in college. Marion was a jolly man whose humor was contagious while at the same time maintaining high expectations from those who worked under him. To Marion's family: May the God of all comfort and the Father of all compassion comfort you during your time of grief.
Theresa Morris
Friday, February 27, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Theresa Morris
Ronnie & Alice Walling
Friday, February 27, 2015
Carolyn and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time in your life. We never got to know Marion all that well in the short time that we knew him, but from what we have read about him, it sounds like he was a wonderful person! May God's love surround you all, and give you peace in your heart, knowing that you will be together again someday, in a much better place. Love Ronnie & Alice Walling
Alma Ward
Friday, February 27, 2015
Dear Angela, And family,
Sorry to hear of your Dad passing. May God comfort you and all your family especially your Mom.
We do know he's at peace now, and enjoying his friends
In heaven. May You and all the family find comfort in knowing
His joy and peace.
Love you and Rick good friends.
Silvia Hager Waites
Friday, February 27, 2015
Carolyn and family: So sorry to hear of Marion's passing. He was one special person, who, like My Daddy, left his mark on this world, a good mark! Prayers are with you.
Betty Burge Cockrill
Friday, February 27, 2015
Carolyn and family my thoughts and Prayers are with each of you. I know the last few days have been difficult. Heaven has a lot of Mack Farm Dairy people rejoicing and singing praises. Marion was a very special person.
steve green
Friday, February 27, 2015
He will be missed. He was a great friend and mentor .
Todd Bullard
Friday, February 27, 2015
Carolyn, Angela, Tony, And Tim. Please accept my condolences, at the passing of Marion. He was a good friend and I will miss him. My prayers go out too all of you.
Sincerely
Todd Bullard
Patti & Cathy Heath
Friday, February 27, 2015
We are very sorry to hear of Marion's passing. He was a very special person to many people whether it be touching their lives when they were kids or when they were an adult. He always had an open and kind giving heart throughout his lifetime. He will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he touched. We send our condolences to his family and will miss him dearly. God Bless.
Jamie & JoAnn Davidson
Friday, February 27, 2015
Carolyn, Sherry, Angela, Tony, Tim, We are so sorry to hear about your dad passing. Marion was loved by everyone that ever crossed his path. He was such a wonderful person. I pray God will put his loving arms around each & everyone of you at this sad time in your lives. Marions memories will be with you for the rest of your days upon this earth, then you will be rejoicing with him again in his new home. Again our prayers are with you all.
LaVon Long
Friday, February 27, 2015
As pastor of Moorefield United Methodist Church, May we express condolences to your family. We hold you in our prayers at this difficult time. May God's grace be with you.
Charles & Anne Allen
Friday, February 27, 2015
Tony, may memories of Marion and the love of family surround you and give you strength in the days ahead. We hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Charles & Anne