William Thompson

William “Randy” Thompson – Sept. 2, 1958 – Dec. 28, 2023

Randy Thompson, 65, passed away at his home in Finger on Dec. 28, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. There will be a memorial service followed by a life celebration for friends and family at Sagamore Lodge, 20 Cabin Ln., Chickasaw State Park, from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024.

He was born to parents Henry Earl Thompson and Barbara Vaughn Thompson on Sept. 2, 1958. Randy graduated in 1976 from Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis. He and his wife, Patricia Thompson, have been together since 1989. He worked in commercial construction for many years.

He was fondly known to many friends and family as “Handy Randy.” He always enjoyed boating and fishing, watched every NASCAR race, cooking for his family and friends, and spending time with his granddaughters. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Thompson; daughters, Hannah (Connor) Sokoloski, Haley (Micheal) Panthofer and Amber (Austin Banks) Thompson; his son, Brandon Thompson; step-son, Daniel (Ilana) Sellari; granddaughters, Carly Sokoloski, Sawyer Cooper, Olivia Sellari and Avery Sellari; sister, Lisa Meeson; brother, Micheal Thompson; and many friends and family.

He was preceded in death by parents, Henry Earl Thompson and Barbara Vaughn Thompson of Jackson.