Mr. Benny Thompson, age 57, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Baptist West Hospital, Knoxville, TN. He was born February 9, 1952 in Centerville, TN to Walter F. and Betty Harris Thompson. Mr. Thompson was of the Baptist faith and was a retired Master Sergeant in the U.S. Army with 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter & Bettye Thompson; and sister, Susie Wilkey.
Survivors include:
Wife: Kim Thompson of Rockwood, TN
Sons: Matthew Thompson & wife, Pam of Oakdale, TN
Nathan Thompson & wife, Alisha of Coalfield, TN
Stepson: Jordan Williams of Rockwood, TN
Stepdaughter: Summer Williams of Rockwood, TN
3 Grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Jacalyn & Paisley Thompson
Brother: Ronnie Thompson & wife, Doris of Rockwood, TN
The funeral service will be held Monday, December 28, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Evans Mortuary with Rev. Larry Treadway officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held Tuesday, December 29 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rockwood. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Evans Mortuary.
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Thanks for the memories. A friend always
GC (Rockwood, TN)
I just heard about Benny. He was a super athlete in high school and always a winner. Benny was a joy to coach. He was one of the best pitchers to ever go through Rockwood. My deepest condolences goes out to his family.
Roger Eichelberger (Trenton, GA)
Sorry about your loss, your family is in our prayers.
Junior, Tina and JJ Eaton (Spring City, TN)
Kim ,Summer, Jordan we are so very sorry to hear about Benny.
If you ever need to talk or if ya'll need anything don't hestiate to call.
We love you girl
Rick & Tonya Hart (Rockwood, TN)
Ronnie,sorry to here about Benny.I just read it in the Roane Co. News.It seems like no time ago that we were walking the hills of the Hiwassee College campus. Well,our prayers are with your families.
Stanley Vann (Harriman, TN)
Kim, I am very sorry that I didn't get to come to the funeral home. I hope that you know if you ever need me all you have to do is call me.. Love you!!
Angie Coooper (Rockwood, TN)
RONNIE AND FAMILY ,SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BENNY I DIDN'T HEAR ABOUT IT UNTIL WEDNESDAY WHEN LINDA CALLED ME.YOU AND YOUR FAMILY NEEDS TO COME BACK TO CENTERVILLE TO SEE US SOON.THANKING OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Shirley Harris Burns (Centerville, TN)
GREG HILL VERY SORRY DIDNT KNOW UNTIL I READ THE PAPER THIS MORNING THOUGHT ALOT OF BENNY
GREG HILL (Rockwood, TN)
DEAR RONNIE AN FAMILY , SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT BENNY. YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS
HE ALWAYS HAD A SIMLE. I STILL THINK EVERY DAY ABOUT BETTY AN SUZIE .
LINDA&GEORGE CHESSOR (Centerville, TN)
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Yvonne Walker (Rockwood, TN)
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
God Bless
Melanie Pelfrey, Karen White (Harriman, TN)
Kim, I am so sorry for you loss.
Charlene Reed Cochran (Rockwood, TN)
Kim and Ronnie and the sons. I am so sorry to hear of Benny's passing. I have known the family for many years.
Sandy Hamlett
To Matthew and Nathan and families, I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My prayers are with you.
Teresa Jackson (Kingston, TN)
So sorry to hear about Benny.
Jim and Dot Holmes (Rockwood, TN)
Ronnie and family, I am so very saddened to hear about Benny's passing. Another fellow graduate and friend, he will be missed. Rest in peace Benny.
Dianne Bryant Pollitt (Knoxville, TN)
Dear Thompson Family, especially Ronnie....Benny was a classmate of mine throughout our years at Rockwood Elementary, Junior High and High School...I have such fond memories of growing up with him. He was always up to something and kept us smiling. That will be the way I remember him. Benny sat behind me in many classes in high school and I remember we used to laugh about him pretending to copy my work. I know he will be missed greatly by all of his family and friends. I know this huge emptiness in your hearts will be filled with precious memories as time goes on. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days and weeks.
Cynthia Vance-Lovasik (Springdale, PA)
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