Newman Thompson Jr., a resident of Henryetta, died Dec. 21, 2020 in Ft. Smith, Ark., at the age of 82. He was born March 7, 1938 in Pierce to Newman Thompson Sr. & Cinda (Sootawakey) Thompson.
He served in the US Marines and was a member of the American Legion and The VFW. He was also a member of the Arbeka Ceremonial Grounds.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Lois Thompson, brothers; Emmanuel, Russell, Henry, and Daniel Bodie Thompson, sisters; Bessie Freeman and Ethel Wyatt as well as one grandson, Jerrod White.
Newman is survived by his son, Steven Thompson of the home; daughter, Dierdra Thompson of Coweta; son, Jeffrey Thompson of Reno Nev.; grandchildren; Aaron Soap of Durant, Laurisa Soap & fiance, Joshua Roberts of Okmulgee, Emery Soap of Muskogee, and Ashley Pigeon of Weleetka; three great grandchildren: Xayvior Soap Ezekiel Soap, and Kian Roberts; brother, Marshall Thompson of Idabel; two sisters: Etta Dickerson of Sapulpa and Sarah Thompson of Tulsa; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Thompson Family Home in Henryetta. Interment will follow at the Thompson Family Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Integrity Funeral Service in Henryetta.