Howard Thompson Jr.

HOWARD THOMPSON JR., 53, of Little Rock, Ark. departed on Feb. 25, 2011. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Laverne Thompson; three daughters, Racquel Williams, Adrian Thompson and Kenya Thompson; three sons, Nicholas (Toni) Thompson, Howard Thompson III and Semaj Thompson; 11 grandchildren; his parents, Bernice and Howard Thompson Sr.; one brother, James (Sandra) Thompson Sr.; three sisters, Rose Johnson, Beverly Thompson and Cheryl (Nathaniel) Yancy and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. A celebration of his life will be Saturday, March 5, 2011, 11 a.m., at St. Mark Church, 5722 W. 12th St., LR. Family visitation: Friday, March 4, 2011, 6-7 p.m., at Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home, 1200 Chester St., LR (501) 372-1305.