Ralph Edward Thompson

Ralph Thompson age 80 of Greenback passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the family home. He belonged to The Glade Church in Mt. Juliet, TN. After retiring from the Navy of 24 years his passion became farming. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Angela Thompson; sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel Thompson, John and Erica Thompson; grandchildren, Christy and Eric McGhee, William Thompson, Wayne and Cindy Thompson, Jarrett and Megan Thompson, Kami Thompson, DJ Thompson; great -grandchildren, Korbin McGhee, Kaytlyn Dickson, Chloe Thompson; brother and sister-in-law, John and Inez “Hap” Thompson; sister, Thelma Leatherwood. In lieu of flowers make memorial donations to The Glade Church Missions, 9000 Stewarts Ferry Pike, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Aldridge officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Grandview Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ralph Edward Thompson please visit our Sympathy Store.