OBITS: THOMPSON, Byrd - 4 Dec 1965 - McCreary Co, KY Date: Tue, 21 Nov 2000 00:56:24 -0500 Submitted by: Bobbie Ivey-Lewallen TNGirl@icx.net ***************************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit, or for presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net ***************************************************************************** FROM THE WEST UNION ASSOCIATION OF UNITED BAPTISTS MINUTES Thompson, Byrd---The son of the late John and Polly Litton Thompson, was born in Scott County, Tennessee February 27, 1894. Deceased this life December 4, 1965 at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 7 days. He was first married to Artie Lambert and one daughter was adopted. In 1947 he was married to Lula Chambers. Besides his wife, he is survived by one adopted daughter, Mrs. Rema T. Dalton, Chesterson, Indiana; three sisters, Martha Thompson, and Arminda Thompson both of Oneida, Ella Thompson of Chattanooga, Tennessee; one grandson. Several years ago he professed faith in Christ and united with the Pine Hill Baptist Church where he remained a member until his death. He was a veteran of World War I, having served his country honorably. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. We join the family in their bereavement.