Sunday, November 18, 2012

Lester Thompson


    Lester Thompson, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Poteau.  Lester was born in Poteau on April 9, 1929 to Bud Andrew & Pernie (Garrett) Thompson.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps.  Lester was a car salesman.  He was married to his beloved wife, Joyce for 57 years, 10 months & 17 days.  Lester was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Evelyn Miller, & Great Granddaughter, Sheila Fikes.
      Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Joyce of the home; 3 sons, Terry & wife Sandy Thompson of Holson Valley, OK, Todd Thompson and Tobey Thompson of Poteau, OK; 2 granddaughters, Kristi & husband Michael Fikes of El Reno, OK, Amber  of California; 1 grandson, Jordan Tyler Thompson of Ft. Smith, AR; 2 great granddaughters, Kalyn & Emma Fikes; 1 great grandson, Falon; 2 brothers & sisters in law, Chester & Jaylene Thompson of Broken Arrow, OK, Charley & Sandy Thompson of Alma, AR; 2 sisters & brothers in law, Billie & Ed Hunt of Broken Arrow, OK; Geraldine & Wayne Drake of Hamilton, MT; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
      Services will be 2 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Poteau, OK with Rev. Kevin Womack & Rev. Jim Cook officiating.  Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau, OK.  Pallbearers will be Frankie Brown, Carl Lockhart, Joe Brinson & L.H. Brinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Cox, Rick Crane & Rocky Crane.

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  1. Sorry to hear of your passing. I thought you had two sons and one daughter. Maybe you are not the Lester Thompson I have been searching for

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