Roy Donald Thompson, 84 years of age, of Ferguson, Kentucky, departed this life on Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital in Lexington.

Roy was born in the Jugornot community of Pulaski County, Kentucky on December 31st, 1938, son of the late Steve and Desdia Elizabeth Hair Thompson. He retired from Hinkle Contracting, and worked with hauling cattle until his passing. He enjoyed University of Kentucky Basketball and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Roy was survived by his loving wife of 61 years, June Lowery Thompson, whom he married on May 6th, 1961; one son, Carlos (and Connie) Thompson; two daughters, Wilma (and Randy) Harrison and Linda Land; one sister, Jo Ann Thompson; five grandchildren, Candice (and Jason) Gibson, Corey (and Kayla) Turner, Matthew (and Katie) Thompson, Billie Snyder (and Garrett Terry), and Madison Land (and Chanler Brake); twelve great-grandchildren, Jared (and Zoe) Gibson, Mariah Turner, Olivia Morrow, Carson Morrow, Jayden Wilson, Brantley Turner, Aleeah Morrow, Blakley Turner, Aubriella Gibson, Draven Gibson, Walker Lee Terry, and Haven Wilson; one great-great grandchild, Willow Kay; two special friends, Bobby Overbay and Juil Noe, and a host of other family and very close friends who mourn his passing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve Thompson and Desdia Thompson; and nine siblings, Bonnie Reed, Letha Lowery, Beulah Casada, Shirley Bray, Violet Haynes, Harmon Thompson, Orville Thompson, Curtis Wayne Thompson, and Viola Duff.

Visitations were held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at the Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset, Kentucky.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 5th, 2023 in the Chapel of the Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Ridner officiating.

Burial followed in the Thompson Family Cemetery .

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