Louis E. "Ed" Thompson, 91, of Little Rock passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2011. He was born to the late Charles and Lola Morphis Thompson on May 7, 1920, in Pottsville, Arkansas. He was a member of Primrose United Methodist Church, the Iron Springs Masonic Lodge #342, a United States Navy Sea Bee during World War II and retired from Missouri Pacific Railroad after 40 years.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Eula Rackley Thompson, of Little Rock; two sons, Richard Thompson and wife, Carol, of Van Buren and Patrick Thompson and wife, Nell Doyle, of Norfork; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Wayne Thompson; two brothers, M.C. and Dwain Thompson.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Monday at Primrose United Methodist Church, 3006 W. Dixon Road, Little Rock. Burial will be in Primrose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Sunday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
Visitation
OCT
2.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CDT)
North Little Rock Funeral Home
1921 Main Street
North Little Rock, AR, 72114
Funeral Service
OCT
3.
2:00 PM (CDT)
Primrose United Methodist Church
3006 W. Dixon Road
Little Rock