Raymond "Ray" A. Thompson

Raymond "Ray" Alonzo Thompson, age 94, of Sebring, FL and originally from Nashville, TN, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022.  He was born November 21, 1927 in Centerville, TN to Lewis Perkins and Lona Bell (Thornton) Thompson.  Ray was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Army, 32' Mason, leading salesman for Life and Casualty Insurance, and a lifelong lover of country music.  He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Barbara Binkley Thompson. Daughters, Sherry Thompson (Terry Murray), Brentwood, TN, Latresa Duke (Fred), Franklin TN, Judy Bobbitt (David), Hendersonville, TN, Grandchildren, Braydon Duke White Bluff, TN, Seth Murray (Iranzu Morras) Los Angeles, Leslie Tucker (Daniel) Hendersonville TN, Jason Cowart (Kelsey), Smyrna, TN, Great granddaughter, Aeris Tucker and several nephews and nieces. Ray is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Lona Thompson of Wrigley, TN, Sister Ada Tisdale, and brothers William, Hiram, Oliver and Earl, daughter Denise Cowart, grandson Nigel Duke. The family has heart felt thanks to his care givers, Hospice nurses, and Barbara’s sisters, Jodie Stewart and Janie Edwards.  A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home.

Ray will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of your choice in his name. He is playing guitar and singing in Heaven.

Arrangements entrusted to:
Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home
4001 Sebring Parkway
Sebring, FL 33870
Online condolences may be left at:
www.stephensonnelsonfh.com