of Scranton, AR
September 30, 1936 - October 2, 2022
James Clyde Thompson, 86, of Scranton, AR passed away at home on October 2, 2022. He was born at home on September 30, 1936 in Corley, Arkansas, the oldest son of the late James J. and Vera (Anderson) Thompson.
James was a devoted member and elder of the First Baptist Church of Scranton until the day he died and served for many years as a Deacon and Treasurer. He taught his children how to walk with the Lord, be of service to others and never lose sight of the hope of heaven.
James was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather and friend and always put others first. He had a long and storied career from his teen years as a carnival dare-devil and welter-weight boxer, to his later years as a skilled machinist constructing the Apollo Lunar lander, excavator and farmer.
James loved to tinker in his machine shop and could fix literally anything. Like his father before him, James could make any memory come alive. He loved to reminisce with family and friends about his early exploits, cars he had owned and fish that got away. James will be missed beyond measure by those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three of his siblings, Betty Moore, Douglas Thompson and Dorothea Hamilton, as well as his devoted wife of 59 years, Ellenore Christensen Thompson and beloved daughter, Teresa (Teri) Clampitt.
He is survived by his dedicated son, David Thompson (and wife, Elena) of Scranton, AR; daughter, Virginia Ford (and husband, Courteney) and grandsons, Sam Brooks and Jack Raney of Cary, NC; granddaughter, Sarah Collinsworth of Tulsa, OK; granddaughter, Crystal Dobbs of Prosper, TX and great-grandchildren, Chase Collinsworth, Zane Collinsworth, Jadon Dobbs, Madison Dobbs and Ella Dobbs.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at First Baptist Church of Scranton with Rev. Carl Mason officiating. Burial will follow in Corley Cemetery near Paris under the direction Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Courteney Ford, Sam Brooks, Jack Raney, Zane Collinsworth, George Harrison, Spencer Cox, Chris Knoles and Stephen Foster.
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17 Condolence(s)
Peggie Woods
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Dear David, Gin, and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Uncle Jimmy. Blessings to you.
madison
Thursday, October 6, 2022
I’m so glad i was able to see you after i graduated, hearing you say how much i’ve grown into a beautiful woman made my heart so full of love l, i already miss your warm hugs and the breakfasts we all used to have with everyone. i miss you grandpa and i love you more than any of these words can express
Raymond and Jane Davis Thompson
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Our prayers are with you for comfort at this time. James was a perfect example of a caring hard working man. We worked with him for many years in Clarksville. He’s one of the best. God Bless
Carol Trusty
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Dear David and Elena,
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family during this sad time.
Carol
Sarah Eklund
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Sending love to the family. I went to church with James for many years. He was a soft-spoken, sweet man that had a smile for everyone.
Katherine Browne
Monday, October 3, 2022
Jim was the best of the best. I never heard him say an unkind word and he was so patient. He was a beautiful soul. We loved him.
Donnie and Kyra Frederick
Monday, October 3, 2022
David, Virginia and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers for all of you.
Ed Hudson
Monday, October 3, 2022
James was a great example of how to live a full and exemplary life. He was humble in his accomplishments and I’m sure he was an inspiration to many others as he was to me. My family is blessed to have known him.
John Cork
Monday, October 3, 2022
I'm so glad I had the chance to meet your dad, Dave. You are the evidence he, together with your Mom, were great parents. My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this time of mourning. May cherished memories ease your grief.
Julia Sutton
Monday, October 3, 2022
My prayers for the family. Mr. Thompson was a wonderful man and devoted Christian.
Paula Frederick
Monday, October 3, 2022
David and Virginia,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you both.
John David Jones
Monday, October 3, 2022
Mr. Thompson was a fantastic father, brother, husband, friend and a shining example of how to walk with Christ. I’m blessed to have known him.
Roy/Debora Kemp
Monday, October 3, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Sonny will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary Sullins
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Knowing his son David, I know Mr. Thompson was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy.
Sarah Collinsworth
Sunday, October 2, 2022
I will always love you grandpa...you always showed us the beauty of nature, like a flower or a tree..you will be greatly missed!
Dorothy Geels-Robinson
Sunday, October 2, 2022
David I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad sounds like a great man that taught you how to be the best man and husband you can be. Hold on to his memory. You had a wonderful example of a Godly man. I can see you are just like him. Prayers for your family.
Hermina Bridges
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Thoughts and prayers are with you David and the rest of your family! Sorry for your loss, may God bless you all and see you through this difficult time