Jerry Thompson

Jerry Davison Thompson, age 79 of Springville, TN, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at his residence.

He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  He retired after 40 years as an electrician with Ford Motor Co.  Jerry enjoyed gardening, farming, gun collecting, and reloading his own ammunition.  He loved spending time with his family and he especially loved his dogs.

Jerry was born April 20, 1940, in Red House, West Virginia, to the late Ezra Norman Thompson and the late Arlene Francis Hammack Cooper.

He was married on April 1, 1960, to Barbara Frances Sanders Thompson, who preceded him in death on September 27, 2004.

He is survived by his two daughters, Laura (Jamey) Dougherty of Buchanan, TN, and Susan (Ronnie) Beltz of Paris, TN; one son, Steven (Lynn) Thompson of Springville, TN; one sister, Jacque Beaver of Charleston, WV; six grandchildren, Chelsea Dougherty, Collin Dougherty, Keri Dougherty, Starla Dougherty, Jeremy (Kelsy) Thompson, and James (Bailey) Thompson; and six great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, June Thompson Affolter; and two brothers, Donley Franklin Thompson, and William Darrel Thompson.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St, Paris, TN.  Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2019, from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Ridgeway Funeral Home, and continue Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.  The funeral service will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at 11:00 am at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home, with Bro. Jerry Parsons officiating.

Pallbearers will be Steven Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, James Thompson, Brian Thompson, Jamey Dougherty, Collin Dougherty, Charlie Hall, and Nathan Affolter.

Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Thompson Family Cemetery in Springville, TN.