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Rocky Lane Thompson

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Rocky Lane Thompson, 67, of Gentry, Ark., passed from this life Feb. 1, 2017 in Bentonville, Ark. He was born June 3, 1949 in Grove City, Pa., to Arvel and Helen Thompson. He is preceded by his parents. Rocky served in the United States Navy as a jet mechanic. He served in Vietnam from 1968-1972 and was stationed on the USS Enterprise. Rocky enjoyed fishing, Nascar, reading his newspaper, woodworking, and being outdoors. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Lauri Thompson; his children, Marcia Wadlington of Strong, Ark., Terry Winn of Gentry, Ark., Rusty Taylor of Hammond, La., Jennifer Taylor of Siloam Springs, Ark., Nathan Cross of Gentry, AR, and Cody Taylor of Siloam Springs, AR; his sisters, Ester Dixon of Colorado, Connie Wallingtonford of Texas and Marry Martell; 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorials and flowers may be sent to the family at 201 West 4th St., Gentry, Ark. 72734. Please share fond thoughts and memories of Rocky on his memorial at www.Westfield Chapel.com.

Published February 5, 2017

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