William Harmon Thompson, 76 years of age, of the Jones Knob community (Somerset), Kentucky, departed this life on Thursday, June 20th, 2013 at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.

William was born on April 13th, 1937 in the Omega Park community of Pulaski County, Kentucky, son of the late William Steve, Sr. and Desdie Hair Thompson. He was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed taking care of his cattle, playing basketball, hunting, collecting guns and knives. He was a retired crane operator for Somerset Scrap Metal.

William was survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosie Hollars Thompson, whom he married on March 2nd, 1957 in Somerset, Kentucky; one son, William Steve (and Diane) Thompson of the Rush Branch community of Pulaski County, Kentucky; two daughters, Cathy (and Bobby) Engle of Nancy, Kentucky and Goldie Thompson of Somerset, Kentucky; three brothers, Wayne (and Myrtle) Thompson of Clarksville, Tennessee, Roy (and June) Thompson of Ferguson, Kentucky, and Orville (and Bonnie) Thompson of the Blue John community of Pulaski County, Kentucky; four sisters, Violet Haynes of Somerset, Kentucky, Shirley Bray of the Omega community of Pulaski County, Kentucky, JoAnne Thompson of Cave City, Kentucky, and Beulah Cassada of Hopskinsville, Kentucky; seven grandchildren, Jeremy (and Lisa), Brandie (and Steven), Lindsey (and Adam), Steven, Ashley, Britney, and Hillary (and G.J.); six great-grandchildren, Ashley, Kelly, Breanna, Lucas, Zachary, and Jack; and a host of other family and friends who mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Steve, Sr. and Desdie Thompson; four brothers, Steve Thompson Jr., Noel Thompson, Estes Thompson, and Charlie Thompson; and six sisters, Betty Buff, Bonnie Reed, Letha Lowery, Zula Thompson, Madaline Thompson, and Verlie Thompson.

Visitations were held on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 after 11:00 a.m. at the Southern Oaks Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, June 23rd, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Southern Oaks Funeral Home with Bro. Don Kennedy and Bro. Anthony Merritt officiating.

Interment followed in the Thompson Family Cemetery.

THIS IS A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF WILLIAM,

If you could see me now you wouldn't shed a tear, Though you may not understand why I'm no longer there. Remember my spirit, that is the real me because I'm still very much alive, I've just been set free. Oh, if you could only see!

I have held our Father's face and I've touched my Savior's hand. All of Heaven's angels rejoiced as I entered the promised land. Beyond the gates of pearl I've walked on the golden streets.

I've touched the walls of jasper and dipped my foot in the crystal sea. The beauty is beyond words and nothing could compare, I've even seen our Lords mansion and someday I'll meet you there. Let Jesus be your guide because "His Word" will show you the way. So please don't cry because we will meet again someday.

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