of North Little Rock, AR

October 6, 1923 - October 6, 2020

John Lester (Pete) Thompson

Age 97, of Sherwood, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Born October 6, 1923 in Roland, Arkansas to the late Lester and Maudie Thompson.

A proud WWII Naval Veteran from 1943 to 1946, he served on the Destroyer USS Coney DD/DDE-508. Following his Honorable Discharge, he started his career with Arkansas Power & Light where he spent 39 years at the Lynch plant retiring in 1986.

Retirement kept him living with family, gardening, Christian Fellowship, Bible Studies and a true sports fan.

He is preceded in death by two brothers; Caldwell and Clifford and by great grandson; Nicholas Gunner Overton.

Those left to cherish his memories are three daughters; Vicki Griffen (fiancée Steve Pollock), Rebecca Renk (James), Teresa Jernigan (Ira); four grandchildren, Shawn Overton (Alisha), Travis Coomes (Nancy), Melissa Dotterweich, Brian Renk (Tori) and Steven Renk ( Maricia); and 5 great grandchildren, Alex, Steven, Brian, Kade, Cooper, and Shiloh. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A private Graveside Service will be held at Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR  72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com