Russell Thompson

Russell Thompson obituary, Paducah, KY

Russell Thompson

Russell Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hughes Funeral Home - Paducah on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Russell Thompson, age 69, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at his residence.
He is survived by his wife, Bunny Thompson of Paducah; brothers, David (Nancy) Thompson of Paducah, Roger Thompson of Millington, TN.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Raygan Thompson, nephews, Glenn Walden and Sean Thompson, niece, Brandy Reeves, and great-nephew Rydar Reeves. Mr. Thompson was the son of the late George and Mildred Thompson.
There will be no visitation.
Cremation services are entrusted to Hughes Funeral Home in Paducah.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to McGangsters online or Lone Oak Animal Clinic (vet money for McGangsters).
You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle at www.hughesfuneral.com. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Russell, please visit our Tree Store.

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