Gene David Thompson, age 83, of Jacksonville, went home to be with the Lord November 19, 2017. He was born May 14, 1934, in Warren, Arkansas, to Robbie and Maggie Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bobby Thompson. Gene retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 20 years. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Geraldine Thompson; four children, Christine Thompson of Cabot, Kay (Donald) Harden of Jacksonville, Eugene Thompson of Jacksonville and Toni (Steven) Cox of Cabot; five grandchildren, Trey Gurunian III, Sara Cox, Rachel Thompson, Bryan Thompson and Ashlea (Travis) McAlister; and by two great-grandchildren, Kaila Kim and Liam Lea. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 22, at 9:00 a.m. with funeral services at 10:00 a.m. at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills, 7724 Landers Road, North Little Rock, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. Committal service with full military honors will follow at Rest Hills Memorial Park.
