Thead “Dale” Thompson, of Jonesboro, Ark., formerly of Camp, departed this life on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 81. Dale was born on Oct. 5, 1942, in Colt, the son of Thed and Hazel (Sanford) Thompson.
Dale and the former Flossie Marie Davis were united in marriage on Aug. 18, 1961, and Dale was a member of Trinity Baptist Church near Bradford. In his early years, he owned and operated Dale Thompson Farms. Then, he worked as a truck driver prior to starting Thompson Fence Company, and he operated the fencing company for over 30 years before his retirement. In Dale’s younger years, he enjoyed hunting and raising livestock. In recent years, Dale has enjoyed watching westerns and spending time with his family, and he never missed an opportunity to savor Mrs. Flossie’s cooking.
Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Wayman, Murriel, and Jasper Thompson, and Donald Lee Burcham; five sisters, Evelyn West, Sue Bates, Phyllis Cowan, Helen Thompson, and Sybil Thompson; and two grandchildren, Kasey West and Brittany Miller.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Flossie Thompson of the home; two sons, Jimmy Dale Thompson and wife, Sonya, and Dennis Ray Thompson and wife, Rae, all of Wynne; two daughters, Stella Marie Clark of Jonesboro, and Deneice Kay Stroud of Fort Smith; a brother, Larry Thompson and wife, Virgie, of Wynne; two sisters, Gayle Watlington and husband, Jerry, of Colt, and Joy Hudspeth and husband, Tommy, of Melbourne; ten grandchildren, Kara Moore of Jonesboro, J.J. Thompson of Jonesboro, Jonathan Stroud and wife, Patti, of Alma, Justin Thompson and wife, Kelsie, of Wynne, Denny Thompson and wife, Danielle, of Wynne, James Clark and wife, Tricia, of Centerton, Dillon Thompson and wife, Madison, of Wynne, Maggie Huezo and husband, Francisco, of Batesville, Brett Thompson of Wynne, and Steven Petramale and wife, Jasmine, of New York; 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, at Smith Chapel Baptist Church near Wynne with Rev. Dr. J.T. Baskins and Bro. Don Robinson officiating. Interment will follow in Ellis Chapel Cemetery near Wynne.
Friends may visit at the church from 10 a.m. to service time.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jonathan Stroud, Justin Thompson, Denny Thompson, James Clark, Dillon Thompson, and Brett Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Billy Clark and Cornell Jackson.
Arrangements by Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home of Wynne.
