Marion F. Thompson

Marion F. Thompson, 80, of Batesville, died Thursday at Batesville Healthcare. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Carolyn Bell Thompson; two sons, Tony Thompson and his wife, Carolyn, of Goodland, Kan. and Tim Thompson and his wife, Kim, of Batesville; two daughters, Sherry Everett of Batesville and Angela Reed and her husband, Rick, of Batesville; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Martha Fulbright and Harlene Sanders both of Batesville; several nieces and nephews; and his extended family, the Massey's. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clarence Thompson, John Thompson and Bill Thompson; sisters, Lela Talley, Eva Jackson and Ann Robbins; and a great-grandchild "Baby Boy" Thompson. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday at Calvary Baptist Church. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery by Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. Memorials: Independence/Jackson County Cattleman's Association; PO Box 2872, Batesville, Ark. 72503; Calvary Baptist Church Football Breakfast, 1775 Lyon Street, Batesville, AR 72501 www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.