BOB THOMPSON

Robert L. Thompson “Bob”, 63, of Poteau, OK passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 in Poteau.  Bob was born July 26, 1955 in Poteau to Durfey Sr. & Martha (Green) Thompson.  He graduated from Poteau High School and was retired from ODOT where he worked as a mechanic for 42 years and enjoyed working with his friends.    He was a member of the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.   He was a deputy sheriff and reserve officer with the Poteau Police Dept.   Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Ruth Nell (Thompson) Copkney,  Durfey May Thompson, Ida Thompson, & Durfey Thompson Jr. 

He leaves to cherish his memory nephews, Ancio Thompson,  Devin Damae Thompson, Desmond Thompson, Durfey Thompson III; nieces, Antoinette Thompson, Jessa Thompson, Jamese Horst; sister in law, Carmen Thompson of Edmond, OK;  other relatives, loved ones and many beloved friends.

Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery, Poteau. 

The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-8 pm to visit with relatives and friends.