Funeral services for Will Henry Thompson, Jr., 81, of Monroe, will be at 10:00 AM Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe with Rev. David Worthington officiating and interment will follow at Mulhearn Memorial Park under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe. Mr. Thompson was born on August 12, 1929 in Drew County, Arkansas and passed away at home on February 21, 2011 in Monroe, LA. He was retired from G. C. Murphy as a Warehouse Supervisor. He was a member of North Monroe Baptist Church where he kept the 1 year old Sunday School Class for over 34 years. He was a member of Riverside Riders Club for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Claudine Gallion Thompson. He is survived by his son, Danny Thompson and wife, Joann of Oakwood, TX; daughter, Glenda Gonzales and husband, Gary of Farmerville, LA; brother, Marny Thompson and sister, Marnell McNeely both of McGehee, AR; granddaughters, Jennifer Eldridge of Monroe and Jenny Hutchins of Joaquin, TX; grandsons, Todd Thompson and wife, Aletha of West Monroe, LA and Chad Thompson and wife, Kim of Marion, LA; 5 step-grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Family would like to give special thanks to granddaughter, Jennifer Eldridge and children Devin and Destiny for always being there for Granddaddy throughout his illness and also special appreciation to caregiver, Marie Pleasant who took such excellent care of our Father. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, North Monroe Baptist Church, or the charity of your choice. Pallbearers will be: Devin Eldridge, Todd Thompson, Garrett Thompson, Gary Gonzales, Jr., Sam Lostis and John Tannehill. Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Monroe, LA.