Bobby Ray Thompson age 74 of Dardanelle died Monday, May 22, 2017 at Dardanelle Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born March 6, 1943 at Dardanelle to the late Linzy and Oma McNeal Thompson. He loved to cook and go fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Troy Michael Thompson; three brothers, Joe Thompson, Charles Thompson, Tommy Thompson; one sister, Leona Cray; one brother-in-law, Murrell Cray and one sister-in-law, Lorine Thompson.

Survivors include his son, Bobby Thompson Jr and wife Jessica of New Hampshire; brothers, Edward Thompson of Russellville, Jimmy Thompson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, James Earl Thompson and wife Regenia of Dardanelle, Oscar Thompson of Springfield, Missouri, Anthony Thompson of Midwest City, Oklahoma; two sisters-in-law, Martha Thompson of Fort Smith, JoAnn Bobo of Atkins; grandsons, Nicholas Thompson, Joshua Thompson; granddaughters, LaToya Young, Mallory Calvin-Hollingshead, Nicole Collins; one aunt, Sue McNeal of Houston, Texas; one uncle, James McNeal of Kansas City, Missouri; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00A.M., Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bro. Kenneth Kellybrew officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Home Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday, 9:00A.M. to 10:00A.M. at the chapel prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be James Obie Woods, O.J. Woods, Joseph Thompson, Karmel Thompson, J.T. Thompson Jr., Robert Woods and John Isaac Freeman.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com