Burley P THOMPSON (VETERAN WWI)
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Additional THOMPSON Surnames in COMBS Cemetery
THOMPSON, Artie ITHOMPSON, Ellis EldonTHOMPSON (VETERAN WWI), Burley PTHOMPSON, EstherTHOMPSON, Joe C.THOMPSON, Burl WayneTHOMPSON, Sharron KayTHOMPSON, CoraGILLIHAN THOMPSON, Katherine Elvina VinnieTHOMPSON, Katherine Elvina Vinnie Gillihan Additional THOMPSON Surnames in IZARD County
THOMPSON, Albert M.THOMPSON, Allen A.THOMPSON, Annie MelvinaTHOMPSON, Benny JoeTHOMPSON, Billy RoeTHOMPSON, D. G.THOMPSON, Ella LeatriceTHOMPSON, Elva AvaTHOMPSON, Fanny MarieTHOMPSON, Frances Elizabeth "Frankie"THOMPSON, Frances M. "Fannie"THOMPSON, Huey R.THOMPSON, John RandallTHOMPSON, John E.THOMPSON, Lola BelleTHOMPSON, Marvin ThomasTHOMPSON, Mary M.THOMPSON, Mary EllaTHOMPSON, MildredTHOMPSON, MyrtleTHOMPSON, NancyTHOMPSON, NanieTHOMPSON, Nettie P.THOMPSON, NinaTHOMPSON, Nolan AugustineTHOMPSON, OlaTHOMPSON, Paul E.THOMPSON, R. M.THOMPSON, Raymond RayTHOMPSON, Rodney FranklinTHOMPSON, Robert LeeTHOMPSON, RossTHOMPSON, RuthTHOMPSON, Sarah L.THOMPSON, Sarah C.THOMPSON, Sarah J.THOMPSON, Sterling PriorTHOMPSON, Tennes ElroyTHOMPSON, Thomas F.THOMPSON, Unis JeffieTHOMPSON, ViettaTHOMPSON, W.C.THOMPSON, Wille MaggieTHOMPSON, William ZerahTHOMPSON, William Owen
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Submitted: 1/12/13 • Approved: 3/3/23 • Last Updated: 3/6/23 • R811804-G811804-S3
World War II
September 23, 1898 - August 19, 1980
Burly Pinkney Thompson husband of Katherine Elvina “Vinnie” (Gillihan) Thompson. Burly Pinkney Thompson son of George Walter Thompson and Nancy "Nannie" Elizabeth (Stroud) Thompson.
Katherine 05 Mar 1903 - 18 Sept 1984
Marriage:
Burley
1) Myrtle Davis Thompson 27 Jan 1918 Izard County, Arkansas*
2) Katherine Elvina “Vinnie” (Gillihan) Thompson 13 Sept 1936 Izard County, Arkansas**
***Obituary Calico Rock Progress Aug. 28, 1980
Burly P. Thompson, born Sept. 23, 1897, died August 19, 1980 at his home in Melbourne at the age of 81. He was the son of George W. and Nannie Stroud Thompson.
He was a Baptist, a retired farmer and a Veteran of WWI. He had spent his entire life in Izard County.
Survivors include his wife, Katherine Gillihan Thompson of the home; 4 sons, Burl and Eldon, both of Melbourne, Larry of WA, and Rayorne of CA; 4 daughters, Jimmy Ray Gillihan, Helen Gillihan, Della McCollum, and Melba Collie, all of Melbourne; one brother, Marion Thompson of Springdale, AR; step mother, Miriam Thompson of Little Rock; one sister, Elvie McDonald; also 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral was at Howard Chapel in Melbourne on Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Owen Harvell officiating. Howard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Burial was in Combs Cemetery.
Pallbearers were: Clifton Gillihan, George Gillihan, Junior Gillihan, Remmell Williams, Will Watters, and Charles Smith.
*Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957
Name Burley Thompson
Sex Male
Age 21
Residence Place Guion, Izard, Arkansas
Birth Year (Estimated) 1897
Spouse's Name Myrtle Davis
Spouse's SexFemale
Spouse's Age 20
Spouse's Residence Place Guion, Izard, Arkansas
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1898
Marriage Date 27 Jan 1918
Marriage Place Izard, Arkansas, United States
Marriage Place (Original) , Izard, Arkansas, United States
Marriage License Date 26 Jan 1918
Event Type Marriage
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Cite This Record
"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NMK6-RL2 : 9 March 2021), Burley Thompson, 27 Jan 1918; citing Marriage, Izard, Arkansas, United States, county offices, Arkansas; FHL microfilm 1,290,028.
**Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957
Name Burley Thompson
Sex Male
Age 38
Residence Place Twin Creek, Izard, Arkansas
Birth Year (Estimated) 1898
Spouse's Name Katharine Vina Gillihan
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 33
Spouse's Residence Place Guion, Izard, Arkansas
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Marriage Date 13 Sep 1936
Marriage Place Izard, Arkansas, United States
Marriage Place (Original) , Izard, Arkansas, United States
Marriage License Date 10 Sep 1936
Event Type Marriage
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Burley Thompson's Spouses and Children
Cite This Record
"Arkansas, County Marriages, 1837-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NM2V-4JH : 9 March 2021), Burley Thompson, 13 Sep 1936; citing Marriage, Izard, Arkansas, United States, county offices, Arkansas; FHL microfilm 2,210,313.
Contributed on 1/12/13 by sandhollow
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