Sammy Dale THOMPSON

Henderson Cemetery
White County, Arkansas

July 2, 1933 - June 3, 2019

Sammy Dale Thompson of Benton, Ark., passed away on Monday, June 3, 2019.

Dale was born in Floral, Ark., to Elva and John Thompson on July 2, 1933. He attended Pangburn schools where he met his future wife, Virginia Tole. Dale retired in 1995 as Little Rock Manager after 41 years with Anderson News Company. Upon his retirement, Virginia bought Cherry’s Hallmark, and their son Tim soon joined them at the business. Dale began his second career as the right-hand man for whatever needed to be done at the stores. Dale considered it an honor to work with his wife and son. In January, Dale and Virginia celebrated 66 years of marriage.

Dale was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 45 years and served in various capacities, but his two greatest joys were serving as an usher every Sunday morning and serving on the building committee of the West Wing building. Dale was also a member of the Lion’s Club of Benton for over 40 years.

In his free time, Dale enjoyed golfing with his friends Tom Taylor, Robbie Wood, and Ralph Jenkins, as well as gardening and fussing with the squirrels. Dale earned the nickname “Boatman” because he enthusiastically and selflessly drove the boat for his children, grandchildren, and all of their friends at the family lake house on Greers Ferry Lake. Dale was one of the few people who had the patience to teach scores of friends and family members how to ski. After he retired, one of his favorite pastimes was going back to Pangburn and working the land that the Tole family owns.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Elva and John Thompson; two brothers, Herschel and Gerald Thompson; his sister, Margaret Cawthorn; and his daughter Lisa Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Benton; two children, Patti Thompson Ferguson (Max) and Tim Thompson (Heather), both of Little Rock; and seven grandchildren: Heather Ferguson, Andrew Ferguson, Madeline Ferguson Ray (Matthew), Taren Patterson, Claire Thompson, Will Thompson, and Matthew Thompson. He is also survived by ten nieces and nephews: Jerry Thompson and Diane Cook (Jack); Sandra Baldridge, Debbie Dawson (Al), Robert Cawthorn, and Karen McIntosh (Michael); Ron Bridger (Bonnie) and John Bridger (Neita); and Greg Key (Sherri) and Julie Key. Dale will also be missed by his sisters-in-law Wanda Thompson; Katy Bridger (Harley); and Anita Key.

Dale loved life. Every morning, when asked his plans for the day, he would respond, “I don’t know, but whatever it is, it’s going to be fun!”

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 6, at Benton First United Methodist Church at 3:00 PM with Rev. Ben Crismon officiating. A graveside burial service will take place at 10:00 AM on Thursday in Pangburn, Ark., at Henderson Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the best caregiver, Brittany Gay, and their church family and friends who provided meals, encouragement, and prayers.

Contributed on 11/1/22 by Billsully060
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Additional THOMPSON Surnames in HENDERSON Cemetery

THOMPSON, Lisa LaNell THOMPSON, Hershel D THOMPSON, Elva L THOMPSON, John E

Additional THOMPSON Surnames in WHITE County

THOMPSON, Ella THOMPSON, Billy Gene THOMPSON, James E THOMPSON, Ruth L THOMPSON, Charles Benjamin THOMPSON, Wanda M THOMPSON, Mamie THOMPSON, Robert E (Back of Stone)THOMPSON, Robert E THOMPSON, William THOMPSON, Kathleen A THOMPSON, Infant THOMPSON, Raymond THOMPSON, Ella THOMPSON, Mary THOMPSON, Ephraim THOMPSON, Fletcher THOMPSON, Ivan E THOMPSON, Emma THOMPSON, Frances THOMPSON, Myrtle M THOMPSON, Russell W THOMPSON, Mary Ada THOMPSON, Elvia L THOMPSON, Ora A THOMPSON, Sturling P THOMPSON, Isaac Thomas THOMPSON, Belle THOMPSON, Jimmy Dale THOMPSON, Neva Jean "Jo"THOMPSON, Lloyd THOMPSON, Doyle Leon THOMPSON, Jesse "Red"THOMPSON, Grace L THOMPSON, Charles W THOMPSON, Julia B THOMPSON, Robert W THOMPSON, Damie E THOMPSON, Ernie THOMPSON, Carolyn L THOMPSON, Vivian THOMPSON, Hershell D THOMPSON, Herman THOMPSON, W H THOMPSON, Dora A THOMPSON, Mary Emma THOMPSON, Gary THOMPSON, Earle B.THOMPSON, Franklin G THOMPSON, Betty Jo THOMPSON, Amanda E THOMPSON, Clarice A.THOMPSON, Ina D THOMPSON, Herman H THOMPSON, John Andrew THOMPSON, Bertha Clara THOMPSON, Curtis M THOMPSON, Paul A THOMPSON, Mary Susan (Mollie) Hampton THOMPSON, Raymond THOMPSON, A N Andrew Newton THOMPSON, Orville T THOMPSON, Pauline J THOMPSON, Minnie Lee THOMPSON, Amber Amethyst Laine THOMPSON, Sabbath Annastachia Sheyanne THOMPSON, Willis H THOMPSON, George W THOMPSON, Dulcie B THOMPSON, Virginia Noggle THOMPSON, Mary Jane Ethelene Wilson

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Submitted: 11/1/22 • Approved: 11/1/22 • Last Updated: 11/4/22 • R1456102-G0-S3

Sammy Dale THOMPSON

Henderson Cemetery White County, Arkansas

Additional THOMPSON Surnames in HENDERSON Cemetery

Additional THOMPSON Surnames in WHITE County

Henderson Cemetery
White County, Arkansas