He was born in Camden, Arkansas on October 9, 1932.
Jerry graduated from Fairview High School and received BS in Petroleum Engineering from Oklahoma A&M.
He was married to Anita Joyce Power for 64.
Jerry worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for Cities Service Oil Company and Occidental Petroleum.
Jerry was a member of the NRA ,and had a passion for hunting, fishing, and shooting.
He was survived by his children Brett Thompson and Stacy Landt,
grandchildren Preston Landt, Zack Kenndy, Justin Thompson, Hannah Thompson,
Kade Reeves, Kane Reeves, and Karli Reeves, along with 5 great grandchildren.
Jerry was proceeded in death by parents Chester and Nell Thompson, sister Mary Ann Thompson, and daughter Kelli Thompson.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 11:00 AM, December 15, 2022, at Spring Baptist Church .
In leu of flowers donations may be sent to the Samaritan Purse and International Fellowship of Christians and Jews.