Name: Visitation for James Thompson
Start: 2016-02-29T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-03-01T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

James Paul "Pete" Thompson was born on June 7, 1952 in Brinkley, AR. The youngest of five children born to the late Washington and Florence Thompson. Graduate of Emerson High School Class of 1970, where he excelled in sports receiving letters in track, wrestling and football. James was a faithful member of Allen Chapel C.M.E. Church serving as Recording Steward until his illness. He was a retired employee of Inland Steel with 32 years of service, Guy & Allen Funeral Directors and Thea Bowman Charter School. Preceded in death by brothers Alan and Morris Thompson and sister Georgia Randolph. He leaves to cherish his memory loving wife Sheila Thompson; two sons Jovan and Jordash; daughter Carla (Ramone) Irving; four grandsons and three granddaughters; brother Ransom Thompson; special sister-in-law Elvira Thompson in addition to five others; one aunt Connie Smith, two uncles, Nathaniel and Maurice Trice; special brother-in-law Earl Drew Jr. along with four others; God-Son Chase King-Ballard special nieces, Jean, Joann and Felecia; special nephews Alan and Ransom Jr.; three special life long friends James "J.D." Davis, James Wilson and Kenneth Knight and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday February 29, 2016 from 12-8:00 p.m. with Musical Tribute from 6-8:00 p.m. at Allen Chapel C.M.E. Church 836 E. 21st Ave. Funeral service Tuesday March 1, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Israel C.M.E. Church 2301 Washington Street. Interment Fern Oaks Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Thompson

21 Entries

jazaria pryor

March 6, 2017

i miss you grandpa rest up missing you like crazy

James Earl Cooks

March 11, 2016

To the Thompson Family, May GOD Bless You and Comfort You During These Difficult Days. May GOD's infinite Love protect Pete's family forever and May HIS Eternal Grace Shine on Pete's Soul for Eternity. Pete was a wonderful person and friend that I have known since we were in elementary school. He always welcomed everyone with a warm smile and a gentle and sincere spirit. I will miss him always. I thank GOD for blessing me to have had a friend like Pete during this lifetime. With Deepest Sympathy!!!

March 3, 2016

To the Thompson family may God Bless you guys at this time of grief. Coach Andre'L. Kelly

Diane Morris

March 1, 2016

My sympathy to the family of James Thompson, who was my classmate from EHS'70. I pray God grants you his peace and comfort during this time.

Mattie D,Helen D & The Washington's

February 28, 2016

May God bless you at this time of sorrow

February 28, 2016

1 Corinthians 15:26 Death is going to be brought to nothing.

Angela, Calvin and Payton Sherman

February 28, 2016

My family and I give our condolences to your family. May god continue to bless you and give you strength as you celebrate the homecoming of James. He was a great person and will be truly missed. Rest in peace! Amen!

Eugene & Anna Spaulding

February 28, 2016

Rest in peace cousin James!
You are not suffering anymore!
Our condolences and prayers go out to cousin Sheila and family!

Virginia Parker

February 27, 2016

May your heart and soul find peace and comfort and may the Lord strengthen you and keep you in your time of need. We are thinking of you and sending our love.
Virginia and Michael Parker

wade

February 27, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Belinda Williams

February 27, 2016

RIP, I'll always remember that smile and your caring ways, you friend Lynn

February 27, 2016

Death is going to be brought to nothing 1 Corinthians 15:26.

Carla Drew

February 27, 2016

My Paw Paw( My Father),

Words can't express what I'm feeling during this time... I've always thought that you would never leave me. I was not at all prepared for this day to come (we just talked Saturday on the phone). As I've always told you - you and my mom are the reason that I grew up to be a God fearing respectful independent woman. You've always been there for me , rather it was to talk, to help me understand life, and for my boys (your grandchildren). I love you to the moon and back Paw Paw lord knows if I could give anything to have you back I would! I don't know how to handle what I'm feeling but to try and block it out but I know it is going to come to ahead soon and I pray I can handle it. You showed me how to be a hard working woman to get what I need in life by seeing you work the majority of your life. When you first got sick it hurt me to my core because I couldn't do anything to help you. But I thank God that you had a loving wife (My Mother) that did her best to take care of you on her own while you was sick. There will never be another like you. Rest in peace knowing that you had a lot of love here. This day came way too soon .I love you Paw Paw

Love Your Daughter,

Carla Drew

P. S. Thank you from the deepest part of my heart to everyone who came and sat with my Paw Paw, took him for rides to get him out the house & called him regularly while he was sick (You know who you are) and God bless you.

Janice Montgomery

February 27, 2016

To the Thompson family you have my deepest
sympathy during this time. Always remember there is nothing to hard for God take it to him for peace and comfort.

Lorraine Malone

February 27, 2016

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Alan Thompson

February 27, 2016

Love You Unc

Alan Thompson

February 27, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with the Thompson family at this most difficult time. Ann

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

February 27, 2016

I didn't know Mr.Thompson but was praying for his safe return home. You have our deepest sympathy in his death and pray God brings you peace and comfort on the days ahead.

Warren D. Bowling,Sr.

February 27, 2016

To Thompson family, I have no words that will comfort you. However, I know our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is the greatest
comforter of all. Lean on Him, and He will strengthen you. Thank you Pete for being the epitome of a true humble spirit.

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