Arthur B. Thompson, Jr

July 19, 2026

Arthur B. Thompson, Jr (Known to all as A.B.) of Marvell (Turkey Scratch) Arkansas
was born October 15, 1933 and passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026 in his
boyhood home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy, daughter Jessie Elizabeth (Beth), son Arthur B.
Thompson, III(Art), daughter in law (Kim), grandson Henry Arthur Thomspon, along with
a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
A.B. was preceded in death by his parents: Arthur B and Jessie Thompson and his wife
of 47 years, Betty.
AB was born in Turkey Scratch Arkansas into a farming family and lived there all his life
except for his time he was attending the University of Arkansas. Upon graduation, A.B.
returned to run the family farm and general mercantile store business.
He was a member of First Christian Church of Marianna. He had the privilege of
serving his community in several leadership positions in the Army National Guard,
Marvell Academy School Board, Marvell Rural Water Department, Longtime Woodruff
Electric Coop board and various other organizations.
Funeral was held Wednesday, July 15 with visitation at 10:00 am followed by the
service at 11:00 am and interment at Eventide Cemetery in Marvell, Arkansas.
The family wishes to express heartfelt appreciation to his caregivers: Earnestine Banks,
Jackie Martin and Sharon Robinson
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to First Christian Church 568 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR 72360