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Robert Lee Thompson

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ROBERT LEE THOMPSON, 91, of North Little Rock, Ark., transitioned on the 20th of January 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by wife of 66 years; Bertha Lee (Lewis) Thompson, parents Mattie & Lawrence Powers and Willie & Gladys Thompson; daughters- Freddie Dean, Faye Ann and Avis Latreace Thompson; grandson- Broderick Simmons; brothers- Austin, Andrew, Alfred and Henry Thompson; sister-Gladys Smith and son-in-Law; Eddie Mack. He was a Lifetime member of Mount Ararat Baptist Church, which he served as Chairman of the Deacon Board until his health became an issue. He once served as a Volunteer with Pulaski County Sheriff and a Volunteer Firefighter in the McAlmont Community. He was employed by the Veterans Administration Hospital for 32 years as Cook Supervisor in both Little Rock and North Little Rock. Robert loved the Lord and was very proud to tell anyone he met. Robert leaves to cherish his memories his dedicated children: Nadine (Tommy) Dunn, Lois Mack, Connie Simmons, and Kenneth Thompson Sr. of North Little Rock, Ark.; brothers -Richard (Nina) Thompson, of Little Rock, Ark., and Lee (Sharon) Harris of St. Louis, Mo.; sister- Mattie (Billy) Watson of Sherwood, Ark., 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren and a host of relatives. Walk-Through Visitation: Monday, 1-5 p.m., at Robinson Mortuary-North and Homegoing Service: Tuesday, 11 a.m., at St. Luke Baptist Church 8205 AR-161, North Little Rock, Ark., "Immediate Family Only" Burial: 1 p.m., at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery 1501 W. Maryland Ave, North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary 4511 East Broadway North Little Rock, Ark., (501) 374-0111 "Service You Can Trust".

Published January 31, 2021

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