The funeral service for Gene Edward Thompson will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 29, at Wellman Baptist Church with burial in Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.

Mr. Thompson, 83, of Bogue Chitto, died January 25, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born June 11, 1940, to Johnnie Alexander Thompson and Para Lee Smith Thompson. He retired from Kees Motor Company after 44 years and 7 months of service. He was a loving and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Myrtis Marie Miller Thompson; his parents; sons, William “Bubba” Thompson, John Travis Thompson; brothers, Lloyd Thompson, Buddy Thompson, Johnny Roy Thompson, Nelson “Chimp” Thompson and infant brother, Robert Thompson; and his sisters, Ruby Nell “Sis” Thornhill and Geneva Cockerham.

He is survived by his children, Leslie Thompson (Kathy), Mike Pepper (Rhonda)and Angie Fortin (Dwayne); sister, Peggy Lee (Prentiss); numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; special nephew, Lee Thompson (Renee, aka “Kelsey”); special friend, Joe Malone (Brandi); caregivers, Virginia, Missy, Hannah, Sondra, and Ollie; Arden Hospice, and Ms. Kathy; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family members and friends and his faithful dog, Dixie. He was well known and loved by his church family and community.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellman Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1918 Wellman Drive, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629