Willie R. Thompson

January 3, 1957 - July 23, 2016

Willie Ray Thompson, 59, of Johnson City TN, passed away on July 23, 2016 at the V.A. Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. Born January 3, 1957 in Hickory, NC, to Erastus and Viola Pope Thompson. Willie graduated from Hickory High School and later joined the U.S. Army. After an honorable discharge, he moved to Johnson City, TN. He is survived by his wife, Shenita Connie Thompson; Sister, Gail Mostalla(Albert); Brother, Herbert Thompson; Daughters, Tanera Sells and Lenita Smith; Son, Allen Simpson; Granddaughter, Aliyah Sells-Murillo; Grandsons, Tyrique Price, Marquis Griffin, and Dre’Quan Smith. Special Aunt, Hattie Lee Adams; Special Cousin, Althea Rowe, and special nephew, Dion Thompson(Shawian). The family will receive friends Thursday July 28, 2016 from 5:00pm-6:30pm at Friendship Baptist Church, Johnson City, TN. Service to follow at 6:30pm. A Graveside service will be held Friday, July 29, 2016 at 11:30am at the Mountain Home National Cemetery,