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John Carl THOMPSON

Friendship (Springdale) Cemetery
Washington County,
Arkansas

October 29, 1940 - November 22, 2018

*Obituary
Northwest Arkansas Democrat-gazette
Sunday, November 25, 2018

LOWELL — John Carl Thompson, 78, of Lowell, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Nov. 22, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born in Metalton, Ark., on Oct. 29, 1940.

He was the best husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his father, mother, siblings and grandson Lucas Daniel White.

He married the love of his life, Forestina (Tiny) Mulkey Thompson on March 12, 1959, in Springdale, Ark. He worked 18 years for Foremost Dairy, six years for Ralsten Purina, and 13 years for Cargill before retiring.

He helped to start the Hickory Creek Fire Department and volunteered for many years. He enjoyed farming, camping and spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

He was survived by his wife Forestina (Tiny) Thompson of the home; two children, Carola and husband Dan White of Berryville, Ark., and Russell and wife Therese Thompson of Cave Springs, Ark.; his five grandchildren, Tiffany (Danny) Campbell of Lowell, Ark., Dustin (Megan) Lawrence of West Fork, Ark., John J. (Bria) Thompson of Cave Springs, Ark., and Emily Thompson of Cave Springs, Ark., Jake (Chio) White of Richmond, Va.; and six great grandchildren, Lucas and Draven Swan of Lowell, Ark., Lily, Mayson and Elliana Lawrence of West Fork, Ark., and Ella Thompson of Cave Springs, Ark.

Pallbearers will be Draven Swan, John (JJ) Thompson, Steve Thompson, David Schoen, Dustin Lawrence, and Jeff Thompson. Honorary pallbearers will be Lucas Swan, Mayson Lawrence, Danny Campbell and Richard Blaschke.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018, at Westfield Chapel Funeral Home in Springdale, Ark. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018, at Westfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Earlene Howard Hospice House at Circle of Life Hospice.

Please visit Mr. Thompson's online memorial at www.WestfieldChapel.com.

Married March 12, 1959

Contributed on 6/29/19 by wfields55
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Submitted: 6/29/19 • Approved: 6/30/19 • Last Updated: 7/3/19 • R1273408-G0-S3

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