Willard Douglas Thompson, 78, of Henderson died Nov. 16, 2022 at JMCGH in Jackson.
Funeral services were held Nov. 19 at Henderson Church of Christ in Henderson with Roy Sharp officiating.
Burial will be at a later date at the Ball Cemetery in Dora, Mo. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Freed Hardeman University Associates Scholarship fund.
He was born July 10, 1944 in Tecumseh, Mo., the son of Elvis and Florence Thompson.
He grew up in Ozark County, and on Aug. 1, 1964 he married Sharlene Hambleton of Dora, Mo. They made their home and raised their family in St. Charles, Mo., while he worked for Ford Motor Company for 35 years. After retiring, in 2006 they moved to Henderson. He was a member of the Henderson Church of Christ. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Sharlene of Henderson; children, Mike (Cindi) Thompson of Wentzville, Mo., Mark (Amanda) Thompson of Pulaski and Dana (Jeremy) King of Selmer; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings.
