Billy Russell Thompson Sr.

Mr. Billy Russell Thompson Sr. of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his residence in Albany, Kentucky, having attained the age of 72years, 10 months, and 13 days. He was born on Monday, May 30, 1949, in Albany, Kentucky, the son of Russell and Artie (Dicken) Thompson. He was of the Baptist faith, and a member of Gospel Independent Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Gatha Marie (Nutter) Thompson, whom he wed on Friday, April 29, 2011, of Albany, Kentucky, children, Lisa (& Earl) Patterson of Indiana, Michelle (& William) Haskell of Tennessee, Bill II (& Traci) Thompson, Jason (& Kelli) Thompson, Sean (& Emily) Haynes, Charity Haynes all of Indiana, siblings, Barbara (& Ernest) Owens, Joanna Thompson, grandchildren, Julia (& Jonathan) Sheets, Justin Williams (& Kristan), Jacob Williams, Rusty Fields, Cassandra (& Jeffery) Harrell, Johnathan Fields, Michael Fields, Billy Thompson III, Brianna Thompson, Tyler Thompson, Kensie Thompson (& Cole), 4 great-grandchildren, several aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and multiple friends.

The funeral service was conducted on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany, Kentucky,  with Bro. Marcus Williams, and Bro. Bob Sawyers officiating. Special singing by, Matthew Burgess, Lonnie & Jewell Pyles, Bro. Marcus & Tracy Williams, and Levi Wesner. Casket bearers were Bryce Cross, Dwight Burnes, Rusty Fields, Michael Fields, Johnathan Fields, and James McGinnis. Burial was in the Cave Springs Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky. Campbell-New Funeral Home in Albany was honored to be in charge of the arrangements.

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