Mr. Ronald “Tater” Thompson, 77, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Ronald was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 6, 1944 to the late Edwin and Neva Schroader Thompson. Ronald worked for Crouse Auto in Murray and he was a member of the National Guard.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jo Ed Thompson.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include his loving wife, Shirley to whom he married on September 9, 1966; sons, Mickey Thompson (Kristie) of Murray, Michael Thompson (Tammy) of Murray; a brother, Greg Thompson of Texas; a sister, Judy Evans (Joe Bruce) of Murray; grandchildren, Jacob, Ben, Sarah, Rachel Thompson of Murray.
A private graveside service will be held at Murray City Cemetery. Sammy Cunningham will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at jdrf.org.
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Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for the family of Mr. Thompson.