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Robert Earl Thompson Sr. was born on May 22, 1949, in Pawnee, Oklahoma. He departed this life on December 23,2025. He was a United States Army veteran and received an Honorable Discharge for his service to his country. He was preceded in death by his parents, Genetta Wilson Thompson and Morris Leonard Thompson, as well as his siblings William Thompson, Morris Lee Thompson, Jr., and Jo An Thompson Atkins. Robert is survived by his siblings Arthur (Peno) Thompson, Sr., Debbie Thompson Crawford, and Brenda Thompson Martin. He is also survived by his children from his marriage to Carol Ann Thompson:Jamie Katherine Thompson Sullivan, Valerie Dawn Thompson, Robert Earl Thompson, Jr., Robert was a proud grandfather to:Justice Kaelyn Smith, Liberty Ann Hughes, Court Robert Allen Water , Case Aaron Waters, Emerly Ann Thompson, Jaycie Jo Thompson. He was further blessed with great-grandchildren: Charlotte Grace Waters, Katherine Jean Waters, Milli Kae Smith. Robert also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who will remember him with love and respect. Robert was a business owner for 46 years, a proud member of the Pawnee community, cherished friend to many but most proud of his role as a Dad and Papa.
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600 Illinois Street, Pawnee, OK 74058

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