Arthur Lee Thompson

1929 - 2014  (84 years)

• Name	Arthur Lee Thompson  [1, 2]
  Birth	29 Jun 1929	Lauderdale County, Alabama   [1, 2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	14 Jun 2014	Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama   [2]
  Burial	17 Jun 2014	Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama   [2]
  Notes	His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, had a transcription of his obituary as follows: Arthur Lee "Heavy" Thompson, age 84, of Lexington, Alabama, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his residence after an extended illness. Mr. Thompson was a native of Lauderdale County, Alabama, owner of A.L. Thompson Builders Supply and a member of Lexington United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church. Phil Springer, Kenny Baskin and Sam Hayes will be officiating. Burial will follow in Barnett Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2014, at Lexington United Methodist Church. Survivors are his wife, Stella Martha Smith Thompson, Lexington, Alabama; one son, Mickey Thompson and wife, Regina, Lexington, Alabama; one daughter, Martha Lee Mitchell and husband, Kim, Lexington, Alabama; one sister-in-law, Nellerene Thompson, Lexington, Alabama;Six grandsons, Todd and Alanna Sullivan, Chase Sullivan, Heath Thompson, Logan Thompson, Jacob and Amber Mitchell, Lauren and Justin Bowen; two great-grandchildren, Katelyn Sullivan and Silas Mitchell; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.M. "Mac" and Ollie Thompson, and two brothers, J.O. "Orbie" Thompson and W.M. "Billy" Thompson. Loretto Memorial Chapel is in charge of all arrangements. Affectionately referred to as Mr. Heavy, A.L. Thompson was a beloved resident of Lexington, Alabama, a community he deeply cherished. Many know him for the business he began in 1957, A.L. Thompson Builder's Supply, but the people of Lexington know he was much more than a local business owner. He was both the actual and honorary father, grandfather, and friend to all he met. Loving husband, faithful friend and Lexington High School's number one fan, Mr. Heavy represented the best of what Lexington had to offer. He assisted any in need that he met, supported his family to ensure their happiness and success, and gave out more than a few quarters to the young people lucky enough to get a hug from Heavy. "Don't spend it all in once place!" A.L. loved his church, helped start the first fire department of Lexington, and was a charter member of the Lexington Lion's Club. No matter who he met, they were treated as family. Although Mr. Heavy will not be selling lumber, frequenting LHS sporting events, or making us laugh with his witty one-liners, his impact on all of us will not pass. He has touched the community and forever improved it with the nondiscriminatory openness and love he shared with all. It is notable that Mr. Heavy passed away on Father's Day weekend, as his fatherly example is one that has blessed the community for decades and will continue to serve as a model toward which to strive. Pallbearers will include Terry Thompson, Rodney Jones, Billy Don Thompson, Tommy Springer, Sam Newton, Mark Hammond, Kyle Davis and Zach Bunnell (representing all past and present youth, so special to Mr. Heavy). Honorary pallbearers will include Ted Hammond, Steve Johnson, Tommy Smith, Jim Smith, Wilmer Springer, Rickey Littrell, Spencer Michael, Kevin Pettus, Bobby McGuire and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. Published in Florence Times Daily on June 16, 2014
  Person ID	I45590	Strong Family Tree
  Last Modified	3 Aug 2014

  
  

  Father	James Malcolm "Mack" Thompson,   b. 7 Dec 1895, Alabama d. 2 Mar 1973, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama (Age 77 years)
  Mother	Ollie L. McGuire,   b. 5 Oct 1892, Lauderdale County, Alabama d. 14 Dec 1978 (Age 86 years)
  Marriage	Y  [3]
  	His FindAGrave memorial page, created by Joy Favors, notes that "Mack Thompson ran a General Store in Lexington next to the Cemetery for years and the picture is of him and his wife, Ollie McGuire Thompson in front of the store and photo was taken in June, 1960 by Stella Joy Favors. " http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=58245924 There are also links to the memorial pages for five of their children.
  Family ID	F13532	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 29 Jun 1929 - Lauderdale County, Alabama Death - 14 Jun 2014 - Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama Burial - 17 Jun 2014 - Barnett Cemetery, Lexington, Lauderdale County, Alabama  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

• Sources

  [S1299] 1940 United States Federal Census [Ancestry.com. database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012, (Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.), Alabama, Lauderdale County, Pr 3, Lexington Enumerated 26 and 27 April 1940 SD 8 ED 39-6 Sheet 12B 198 (Reliability: 3). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 131455435 (Reliability: 3). [S873] Find A Grave [database online]; http://www.findagrave.com/, (Thousands of contributors submit new listings, updates, corrections, photographs and virtual flowers every hour to the FIND A GRAVE website. When it comes to administrating, building and maintaining the site, Find A Grave is largely operated by its founder, Jim Tipton.), # 58245924 (Reliability: 3).