Charles L.

Thompson

Charles L. Thompson son of the late Marie Brooks Thompson and Delmar Thompson was born in Bunker, Missouri, on January 28, 1948. He departed this life at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, on February 5, 2026 at the age of 78.

On February 27, 1971 in Salem, Missouri, Charles was united in marriage to Dorothy Barton. Charles was a member of the Crossville Baptist Church, and a former member of the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and mechanic work. Charles' greatest joy was the time he got to spend with his family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Bill, Jimmy, David and Eddie Thompson, and two son-in-law's, Gary May and Jim Smith.

Charles is survived by his wife Dorothy Thompson of Bunker, Missouri, his daughters, Judy Cook and husband Kenny, Debbie Smith, Nancy Amaral and husband Bob all of Bunker, Missouri, six grandchildren, Robbie (Erika) Davis Jr., Garon May, Jonah Amaral, Alicia (Hank) Belk, Emilee (Kenny) May and April (Ryan) Ritter, six great-grandsons, Clinton May, Chad May, Traven Ritter, Treston Ritter, Garytt May and Kenny Benton III, five great-granddaughters, Kailey (Braiden) Carmack, Kaitlyn Belk, Jade Davis, Tymber May and Maylee May, and one great-great-grandson, Hagen Carmack. Charles is also survived by two brothers, Ray Thompson and wife Bertha of Campbell, Missouri, Homer Thompson and wife Debbie of Bolivar, Missouri, three sisters, Ann Graham of Bunker, Missouri, Sylvia Long of Springfield, Missouri, and Jetty Bullock of Bolivar, Missouri. He will be deeply missed by a host of relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Tuesday, February 10th 10 AM until 1 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral Services will follow at 1 PM

Minister: Pastor Tom Wisdom

Burial: Greeley Cemetery

Pallbearers: Robbie Davis Jr., Garon May, J.D. Thompson, Kenny Benton Jr., David Wisdom, and Larry Parker

Honorary Pallbearers: Jonah Amaral, Clinton May, Garytt May, Chad May and Kenny Benton III

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: McSpadden Funeral Home for funeral expenses.