Teddy Eugene Thompson, Sr went home to be with Jesus on Friday January 24 after a brief stay with Kindred Hospice in Cabot, AR.  He was born in Pike County, Mississippi on December 14, 1939 to Kelly Eugene Thompson & Ouida Guy Thompson Billings.  Ted grew up in Felders Campground community and went to school at Carters Creek.  Ted married the love of his life Mary Word on April 12, 1958.  He was preceded in death by his father Kelly E Thompson, mother Ouida Guy Thompson Billings, brothers Billy L Thompson and Kenneth W Thompson.  He is survived by his wife of over 61 years Mary Word Thompson of Cabot, AR, son Teddy E "Gene" Thompson Jr (Cheryl) of New Braunfels, TX, daughter Tina T McGregor (Dale) of Cabot, AR, grandchildren Matt Thompson (Becca) of Georgetown, TX, Erin Blanchard (Cody) of Friendswood, TX, Kelli Long (Casey) of Snyder, TX, Les McGregor (Taylor), Madison McGregor (Kelcie), and Courtney Allen (Devin) all of Cabot, AR, 12 great grandchildren from Texas and Arkansas, a brother Kell Thompson (Bonnie) of Jayess, MS, and many other family members and friends.

Ted served in the Mississippi National Guard 6 years and 2 years in the US Army Reserves.  He served as a Deacon at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church (Carters Creek) until relocating to Cabot, AR where he thoroughly enjoyed his Sunday School class activities at Mt Carmel Baptist Church.  Ted accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord & Savior at the age of 10, and lived his life exemplifying the love and compassion of Christ to everyone he met.

Ted's work career began as a Journeyman Lineman through a contract company for MP&L.  He also spent time in sales at Howell Motor Company, worked as a manager for Southwest Redi-Mix, but his passion was being on a tractor with Pete Norman Contracting and Jimmy Robinson Contracting moving dirt.  Many of the current building & home sites in Pike County are there today because of his unique abilities and love for that work.  He has been known by many as the best "dirt work" guy around.

After retirement, he began a new passion with his brother Billy of restoring old John Deere tractors.  Ted and Mary relocated to Arkansas in 2008 to be close to family, and he has spent the last 12 years enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS on Wednesday January 29, 2020 from 11am until 1pm, with a graveside service immediately following at Hollywood Cemetery in McComb.   Pallbearers will be Matt Thompson, Cody Blanchard, Casey Long, Les McGregor, Madison McGregor, and Devin Allen.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris Thompson, Casey Thompson, Cody Thompson, Paul Henderson, and all the men of the Terry Dills' Sunday School class from Mt Carmel Baptist Church.