Ken was a member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton and attended R-S Central High School. In recent years he found fellowship at First Baptist Church of Forest City. As an outdoorsman, one of his favorite pastimes was making Crow Calls, a hobby he was gifted at. Ken served honorably in the United States Army during the Koran Conflict.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robbie Glen Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Joan Blanton Thompson of the home, a daughter, Kelley T. Tomblin and husband Keith of Rutherfordton, a son, Bryan Thompson and wife Christy of Caroleen, a brother, Robert Thompson and wife Joyce of Rutherfordton. There are also eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A service from the graveside will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by the Reverend Dr. Diane Nelson. Military honors will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery".
Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory in charge of arrangements.
Ken was a member of Second Baptist Church in Rutherfordton and attended R-S Central High School. In recent years he found fellowship at First Baptist Church of Forest City. As an outdoorsman, one of his favorite pastimes was making Crow Calls, a hobby he was gifted at. Ken served honorably in the United States Army during the Koran Conflict.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robbie Glen Thompson.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Joan Blanton Thompson of the home, a daughter, Kelley T. Tomblin and husband Keith of Rutherfordton, a son, Bryan Thompson and wife Christy of Caroleen, a brother, Robert Thompson and wife Joyce of Rutherfordton. There are also eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A service from the graveside will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Mountain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery officiated by the Reverend Dr. Diane Nelson. Military honors will be accorded by the Rutherford County Honor Guard. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery".
Padgett & King Mortuary & Crematory in charge of arrangements.
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