Rapheal "Ray" H. Thompson, Sr. Obituary in Elizabethtown at Percell & Sons Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Rapheal "Ray" H. Thompson, Sr.

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.

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To the Thompson Family, please accept my sincerest condolences. I know that words cannot comfort you and your family at this time. Sometimes only our tears provide us any relief in our grief. As Jesus did when he stood at Lazarus' graveside with Mary and Martha. He, God in human form entered into grieving with Lazarus' sisters letting them know they were not alone in their grief and "Jesus wept." Know that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit weep with you and for you. My family and I, We weep with you also in your loss. As you celebrate Papa Ray's incredible life and legacy, he will always be with you. God's Blessings and comfort to you all. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 M. T. Gill

My heart truly goes out to this beautiful family! Mr. Ray, "Daddy Ray", will truly be missed. Thank you for sharing him to love me as one of his own!
Rochelle Moore Harden Chattanooga, TN

My heart and prayers are with you all.

Condolences to the family of Raphael Thompson. My deepest sympathy .Ray will be truly missed and I grieve with you.

No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Goodbyes are not forever, and not the end; It simply means I'll miss you until we meet again. Rest In Peace my dear brother.
PM Kevin L. Russell (172)

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