Obituary of I.L. Thompson of Richland Parish Louisiana
as published in the Richland Beacon News, July 18,2002
Submitted by for the USGenWeb Archives by Dot Golliher, 09/02/2004



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I.L.Thompson

Services for I.L. “Bootsy” Thompson, 80 of Rayville, were held Saturday
at Bethel Baptist church with Bro. Keith Evans and Bro. David
Herrington officiating.

Burial followed in Bethel Cemetery under the direction of Brown-Holley
Funeral Home.

He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, a World War II vetran,
a farmer and an avid quail hunter.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Lannie McCowin Thompson of 
Rayville; a son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Patricia Thompson of 
Rayville, two daughters and sons-in-law, June and Buddy McCartney 
of Rayville and Carol and Ralph Barker of Rayville; a sister Lorenda 
Stokes of Rayville;seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and 
numerous niecesand nephews.

Pallbearers were B.B. Thompson, Bobby McCowin, John Thompson,
Mike  Thompson, Terry Thompson and Tommy Thompson.

Honorary pallbearers were W.D. Beevers, W.J. Dew, George Franklin.
Ben Love and Claude Ray.