Robert Lee Thompson, age 69 of Thornton, passed away on September 16, 2020 at his home. He was born July 12, 1951 in Warren, AR. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Lee Thompson and Julia Erwin Thompson; one son, Shane Lee Thompson; one brother, Junior Lee Thompson; two sisters, Maxine Thompson Erwin and Mattie Thompson Hughes.
He is survived by one son, Michael Thompson of Biloxi, MS; one daughter, Angela Sullivan and husband Chris of El Dorado; three brothers, Daris Erwin and wife Joleta of Rison, Myzell Thompson and wife Janet of Fordyce, and Conway Thompson of New Edinburg; one sister, Judy Randle and husband Marvin of Bearden; six grandchildren, Julia Gilliam and husband, Kagan, Scott Daniel, Emily Thompson, Susan Thompson, Peyton Thompson, Rebecca Russell
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home in Fordyce. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Reaves Cemetery.
COVID-19 restrictions will be observed at the visitation and services. Arrangements are by Benton Funeral Home of Fordyce. To sign the online register visit
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