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.
Sign Guestbook
5 Condolence(s)
Steve Pollock
Sunday, October 11, 2020
RIP Pete. Thank You for your selfless service to our country. I so enjoyed our shared meals and your wonderful sense of humor. Keeping up with the Razorbacks, Cardinals and horses was always a joy. Your stories about your younger days always made me laugh. I will miss You.
Hillbilly Mountain Man Steve.
Vicki G
Sunday, October 11, 2020
My Precious Dad, You are with your Heavenly Father. I Love You so very much and miss you. You will always be in my heart and my memories. Thank You for serving our country and being the most wonderful Dad 3 girls could have ever had. We will all be joined together again one day in God's heavenly kingdom.
Your Daughter Vicki.
Gary Puckett
Sunday, October 11, 2020
R.I.P. Pete, mighty Sailor, you are sailing the oceans in heaven now, you were always nice to me, and I will miss you! Prayers for you and your family, Sincerely, Gary Puckett
Larry & Lana Hurt (NE OK Patriot Guard Riders)
Saturday, October 10, 2020
We salute your veteran. Our condolences for your loss & gratitude for your loved one's service to our country. May your memories & God's love bring you peace, comfort & strength at this difficult time. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.
Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again someday.
Margie James-Cates
Saturday, October 10, 2020
Our deepest sympathy & loving thoughts for Teresa & family.
Love & prayers.
Gary & Margie Cates