Brown Thompson, age 87, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at NHC Healthcare of Scott in Lawrenceburg, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired salesman, church music director, and a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. He was an avid gardener, jokester, and also a member of the Buffalo Road Market Coffee Drinkers. Mr. Thompson served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Lula Wilson Thompson; and two brothers, Doyse Thompson and Curly Thompson.
He is survived by his wife, Willa Ruth Thompson of Lawrenceburg, TN; two daughters, Kathy King (Phil) and Becky Reynolds (Mike) both of Murfreesboro, TN; two sons, Mike Thompson and Rick Thompson both of Lawrenceburg, TN; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Those serving as honorary pallbearers are the Business Men Sunday School Class.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 27, 2019, with Reggie Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at Leoma Cemetery in Leoma, TN. Family suggests memorials be made to The Gideons International or the Lawrence County Public Library.
