Rooster was born July 5, 1953, in Winston County to James and Mary Lois Watts Thompson . He attended Hinze Baptist Church, which is the Thompson family church. He enjoyed being outdoors in nature; had many friends; and lived everyday as if it were a party!
Rooster is survived by his son, Daniel Thompson; his daughter, Hanna Thompson; and his brother, Kenneth Thompson and wife, Phyllis, all of Louisville. He also leaves behind four aunts: Barbara Stokes (Jim) of Petal, Mississippi; Betty Luke (Virgil) of Pearl, Mississippi; Nancy Mohlenkamp of Covington, Kentucky; and Marjorie “Pete” McClurkin (Jim) of Tampa, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Kathy Robertson.
Services are under the direction of Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family by signing the guest register at www.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.com.
