John Wesley Thompson, Sr.
of Conway, AR
January 28, 1953 - September 23, 2021
John Wesley Thompson, Sr., age 68, originally of Little Rock but resided in Conway, passed away September 23, 2021.
He was born January 28, 1953, in Little Rock, to Eugene G. Thompson and Vernie Roller Thompson.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He was well-known around the Little Rock music circuit for over 30 years as as a professional drummer for the local bands Summerwine and Area Code 501 and retired working security for Baptist Health Systems.
He is survived by his children: John W. Thompson, Jr., Jason P. Thompson, Kevin C. Thompson; eight grandchildren, Joseph C. Thompson, Sydney O. Thompson, Sylena R. Thompson, Caleb C. Keller, Isabella A. Thompson, Devon T. Thompson, Tatiana N. Thompson, Gabriel Thompson; two great-grandchildren, Kinsley M. Thompson, Adalyn G. Cobb.
Services will be Tuesday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m. at the Arkansas State Veteran's Cemetery in North Little Rock.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Owens Funeral Home
5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd.
North Little Rock, AR 72116
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com