William Robert “Bobby” Thompson, 61, of the Lakeview and Lynnwood Community, died on Friday, May 4, 2012 at his residence.
He was born on December 17, 1950 and had lived most of his life in Rossville.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Thompson; and sister, Marcia Gilbert.
Survivors include his loving and devoted mother, Wilma Beatrice Thompson Knight and stepfather, Kenneth Knight; two brothers, Wayne Grider of Marion County, Tn., and James Thompson of Atlanta; two sisters-in-law, Linda Bell of Atlanta and Shelia Kennedy of Marion County Tn.; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Condolences may be sent to www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Graveside services will be held on Sunday, May 6, at 11a.m. at the Lakewood South Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 5, from 4-8 p.m. at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory located at the end of historic Missionary Ridge, Rossville.