Mr. Rapheal H. Thompson, 92 passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024, at Robley Rex VA Hospital in Louisville, KY.

Rapheal “Ray” was born in Blakley, GA on May 13, 1932, to the late Leroy Thompson Sr and Pearlie Mae Harris Thompson.

Deacon Thompson was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, former Sunday School Superintendent, and former Usher Board President. He was also a member of Luckett Masonic Lodge #137; a former member of Central Consistory #244 and The United Supreme Council.

He served in the US Army retiring at the rank of SFC.

Mr. Thompson was preceded in death by his wife Betty Thompson; son Eric Thompson; sons-in-law Phillip Shanklin and Alonza Benjamin; brother Leroy Thompson Jr., sisters Mildred Dixon and Altee Carlisle. He was also preceded in death by his second wife, Gerlieve Thompson.

He is survived by his son Ray Thompson Jr.; daughters Terry Benjamin, Brenda Thompson, Veverly (Glen) Shanklin, and Gwendolyn (Tim) Brashear; He is also survived by step-daughter Deidra Franklin; step-son Eric Oliver; grandchildren Chaunda Thompson, Amber Benjamin, Antoin (Joanna) Thompson, Ra'Jean Thompson, Austin Franklin, Joel Oliver, Jay (Kelly) Brashear, and Jordan (Jacob) Wells, Aisha Shanklin; great-grandchildren, Parrish, Jonathan, Christopher, Miloh, Nevaeh and Bentlee; brother-in-law Henry Carlisle; along with a host of nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, KY, with Rev. Roderick Jones officiating. Burial will follow in North Hardin Memorial Gardens, Radcliff, KY. with full Military rites.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with Masonic rites at 7:00 P.M. at Percell and Sons Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, KY.