William Larry Thompson

William Larry Thompson obituary, Oakman, AL

William Larry Thompson

William Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Collins-Burke Funeral Home on Jan. 6, 2026.
William Larry Thompson, age 83 of Oakman, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his residence.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Collins-Burke Funeral Home, funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. in the Collins-Burke Chapel. Burial will be at Walker Memory Gardens. George Barrera will officiate.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his Wife-Paulette Thompson; Parents-William Kenneth and Lucille Thompson; Brother-Ray Thompson; Sisters-Judy Falls and Gail Dodson.

He is survived by his Daughter-Julia Smallwood; Sons-David Thompson (Penny) and Daniel Thompson (Jessica); Sister-Linda Thompson; Brother-Danny Thompson; 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren.

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