of Jonesboro, AR
August 2, 1945 - December 5, 2024
Nathan D. Thompson Jr., 79, of Jonesboro, AR passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Craighead Nursing Center in Jonesboro. He was born on August 2, 1945 in Keiser, AR to Jack and Bertha (Watson) Thompson. Nathan earned a bachelor's degree and having an adventurous spirit, he spent his working life in different vocations, including as a teacher, a beloved basketball coach, sales and as a postal worker. He enjoyed many things, including hunting and fishing, projects of all kinds, mechanical work, woodworking and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Vincent Ryan Thompson; a great grandson, James Ryan Long and brothers, James Hammond and Charles Thompson.
Left to cherish the memory of Nathan are his devoted wife of 56 years, Beverly; twin daughters, Valerie Thompson Bailey and Jennifer Thompson Long; grandchildren, TJ, Austin, Max and Annabeth; great grandchildren, Ensley, Azalea and Emma; brothers, Roy and George Thompson; sisters, Shirley Keeling and Martha Gosa and many nieces, nephews, friends, family and loved ones.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2pm at Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home (1900 W. Washington Ave., Jonesboro, AR 72401) with Chuck Lewis and Larry Bailey officiating.
A visitation will precede the service beginning at 1pm.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
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32 Condolence(s)
Pat Thetford Lumpkin
Monday, December 9, 2024
God bless you, Beverly! You’re in my prayers & thoughts as you grieve the loss of your loving husband. We enjoyed spending time with you & Nathan when you visited us in Texas!
Doris (Lyerly) Harris
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Beverly, so sorry to hear about Nathan. You, and your family, are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Olive
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Dear Beverly and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with each of you, and know your hearts are full of beautiful memories. Mr. Thompson was my grade school crush... my Elvis Presley. I bawled my eyes out when he left Missco, but as we always do, we grow up and always hold special childhood memories dear. I will always remember Mr. Thompson , Beverly and their mobile home behind the school. I pray for each of you today as your beautiful memories fill your hearts and minds, and I pray the Lord keep and comfort each of you as only He can.
My deepest condolences
Lisa Olive
Vicki Martin
Sunday, December 8, 2024
I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Praying for you, my friend. Praying for all your family. Comfort and blessings to you!
Juanita ( Janie) Garcia
Saturday, December 7, 2024
It was with great sadness to hear of Nathaniel Thompson passing.
Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences I will always remember him with love and fondness. Not
Not only was he a great coach but also a wonderful caring human being.
He was awesome!!
Joan Thetford Gammon
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Beverly and family: So sorry for your loss. Prayers
Homer Craig
Saturday, December 7, 2024
I have known Nathan since we were in the the 6th grade. He was not just a friend, but my best friend. We graduated together, hunted together, taught school together. Coached basketball together. We were neighbors for a few years. When we visited him a few weeks ago, I was pretty sure I was saying goodbye to my friend. I will surely miss him.
Patricia Morgan Haney
Saturday, December 7, 2024
A very kind man and a friend when I attended Missco. He will be missed!
Dan and Katheryn Melton
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of Nathan. May the memories you have over the many wonderful years you had together help you get through the days and months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love to all. Dan and Katheryn Melton
Carolyn Boling
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Dear Thompson Family, I just read Nathan’s obituary in the newspaper. The Carolyn and Larry Boling Family extend our condolences to this precious family. Love and prayers to everyone!
Lou Sutterfield Surles
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Beverly I’m so sorry to hear of Nathan’s passing. You and the girls are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a dear friend and neighbor to me and Chad as were you and your entire family. You and Nathan gave us a place to be home when our home burned. I will never forget your kindness and Christian love. Lou Sutterfield Surles
Michelle Cox
Saturday, December 7, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss I'm praying for the family and Jennifer I'm here if you need a friend to talk to
Denise Hart
Saturday, December 7, 2024
coach Thompson was the best prayers for the family
Judy Langston Shelton
Friday, December 6, 2024
Praying for comfort and strength today and for days and years to come for family and friends!!!
Phyllis Olive Turnbow
Friday, December 6, 2024
Nathan was a neighbor, friend, teacher, coach and an all around good man. He was one of my favorite teachers in school as was Beverly. I’d love to extend my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. May Nathan rest in peace.
Norma Bryan, Anderson
Friday, December 6, 2024
Beverly and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Nathan. I taught in elementary at Missco. My daughters, Carolyn, Judy, and Donna Bryan were in high school when you were there. They loved Nathan and talked about how good he was to them and to all the kids. My prayers are with you. May God Bless you.
Judy Langston Shelton
Friday, December 6, 2024
Praying for comfort and strength today and for days and years to come for family and friends!!!
Martha Johnson Haas
Friday, December 6, 2024
Beverly, love and prayers to you and yours. Nathan was a kind, caring man.
Patricia (Riney) Hedges
Friday, December 6, 2024
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of a wonderful Missco classmate. Nathan was a friend to everyone. May he rest now in the arms of our Lord.
Melissa Daniel Bradford
Friday, December 6, 2024
My prayers are with the family So sorry to hear of your loss
Ruth Light
Friday, December 6, 2024
Mr. Thompson was always ready to help anybody us kids at Missco. He was a great person.
June Graham
Friday, December 6, 2024
Danny and I were so sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family.
Sandra Herman
Friday, December 6, 2024
My thoughts and prayers to you all for your loss. Coach Thompson was the best, He was respected and loved by all of us at Missco!!!!
Lisa Bowman-Gamble
Friday, December 6, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with you & your family.
Mr. Thompson was a truly good person with a pure heart. He earned my respect many years ago as a teacher and a coach. If all worked as hard at living their life as he proved he lived his this world would have many less problems as it has. Mr. Thompson was a fine man. He is a great loss for all.
Bo McCollum
Friday, December 6, 2024
Prayer for Nathan friends and Family!
Melissa Brumley
Friday, December 6, 2024
My thoughts & prayers are with the family . I'm so sorry. Coach Thompson was loved and admired by many that attended Missco School. My family thought a lot of him.
Yarema j. Sydorenko
Friday, December 6, 2024
Dear Mrs Thompson,Valerie and Jennifer, I was shocked to hear of Mr. Thompsons death yesterday. But yesterday I took some time to reflect on my youth and all the ideas and morales he taught Ryan and myself. He did his best to teach us the definition of being a man . He taught me to shoot a rifle properly and actually hit the target. He taught me special fishing knots and other secrets to catch more fish. He taught us basic mechanics. He could repair anything. He was an amazing man whom I always admired. He was a true man of the lord and often spoke with us about being believers and keeping our faith. He was just a true inspiration not just to me but many others. My heart goes out to the family and I pray you heal quickly. Sending my love to all of you. Yarema
Brenda Odle Hawkins
Friday, December 6, 2024
Beverley, I know you don’t know me but I’m sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Nathan
Donna L Grisham
Friday, December 6, 2024
I was so saddened to hear of Nathan’s passing. He was a great friend and fellow classmate at Missco High School. Prayers for Beverly and family. Donna Grisham
Pamela Hammond Houston
Friday, December 6, 2024
My thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Coach Thompson made such an impact on my life. His wisdom, support dedication and kindness will always be remembered.
With very sincere sympathy.
Barbara Buerer
Friday, December 6, 2024
Bev, I love you and I am praying for you.
Amy Mross
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Beverly and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Nathan’s passing. You will all be in my prayers in the weeks and months to come.