of Conway, AR

December 23, 1952 - May 27, 2025

Kenneth Thompson, 72, of Conway gained his heavenly wings May 27, 2025. Born December 23, 1952 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Shelby Edward & Janice Pauline (Hawks) Thompson. He was the youngest of 4 children. At an early age he moved from Arkansas to California to Washington and then settled back in Arkansas.


He was a loyal hardworking man who worked for Diamond Construction for over 40 years. He was even more hardworking at telling jokes. If you had the pleasure of having a conversation with him, no matter how small, you were guaranteed to be a victim of one of his jokes and you never heard the same joke twice. He loved to bass fish regardless of if he wanted a quiet day on the lake to himself or if he took his kids and grandkids. He & his late son, Kevin, shared the passion of building and racing cars on local dirt tracks, with their favorite tracks being Plumerville & I-30 Speedways. He loved watching NASCAR and wrestling on TV and don't dare tell him wrestling was fake or you would get the dad mean mug. You can guarantee at 6:30 on weeknights his TV was always on Wheel of Fortune.


Preceding him in death are his parents, Ed & Janice; his infant brother, Jimmy Ray Thompson; brother, Charles ''Charlie'' Thompson; his sweet sister, Shirley Collier and his son, Kevin Edwin Thompson, Sr.


He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Clements) Thompson of Conway; daughter, Kim Williamson (Anthony) of Mayflower; daughter-in-law, Dawn Thompson of Maumelle; step-daughter, Jennifer Corriveau of Maumelle; step-sons, James Corriveau (Kylie) of Maumelle & John Battles of Mayflower; grandchildren, Jacob Brents (Bailey), Rebekah McBride, Dakota Brents (Addy), Daniel Thompson (Riley), Kevin Thompson, Jr, Elizabeth Thompson & Kiara Williamson; step-grandchildren, Meghan Myers, Melanie Myers, Katie Corriveau & Mason Hadley; great-grandchildren, Kevin Dallas Beckham Thompson, James McBride, Jr., Nathaniel McBride, Camden Brents, Chase Thompson & Stella Brents; along with many nieces & nephews and family members.


Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 31st at 1:00 pm with funeral to follow at 2:00 pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Interment will be at Bethlehem Cemetery in Wooster, Arkansas.


The family would like to extend their warmest gratitude for the heartfelt compassion and care provided by Superior Health & Rehab and Conway Regional Hospital.

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