Robert M. Thompson

Mr. Robert Marion Thompson, age 85, passed from this life on Sunday, March 3, 2024.  Replogle-Lawrence Funeral Home in Medina, Tennessee is in charge of Mr. Thompson’s services: visitation at the funeral home on Friday, March 8, from 4:00 to 7:00, visitation at Oak Grove Methodist Church on Saturday, March 9, from 10:00 – 11:00 with the service to follow there, as well. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. 

Robert was born on November 25, 1938, in Dyer, Tennessee to Henry Flowers Thompson and Elizabeth Bledsoe Thompson.  The Thompson family made their home in the Fruitland community.  Robert was married to the love of his life, Rebecca Parker Thompson, for 60 years. They made their home in the Edison community.  Their sons are Robert Reginald Thompson (wife Lisa) of Nashville, and Andrew Joseph Thompson (wife Angie) of Burns.  

His grandchildren, of whom he was so proud, are Andrew Harris Thompson and Anna Elizabeth Thompson of Burns. Also, surviving Mr.  Thompson is his brother, Joe Thompson of Trenton, five sisters-in-law, three brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews, all of whom he loved. 

Robert graduated from Humboldt High School. He enlisted in the Tennessee National Guard and served at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.  He was an employee of Gibson County Electric Membership Corporation for forty–four years. Robert was an active member of Oak Grove Methodist Church where he served on various committees and in many roles over the years.  Robert was a helpful neighbor and loved the members of his community.  Serving others brought him much joy.  Robert was an excellent farmer and had a love for working the land.

For several summers Robert enjoyed going on mission trips and working at the Red Bird Mission in Eastern Kentucky. Robert was well known for his excellent work ethic and integrity.  Robert Thompson spent his life working hard and doing good for others. In his memory, please consider a donation to the Red Bird Mission in lieu of flowers.