Arlie Reed Thompson

September 13, 1922 - October 22, 2020

Arlie Reed Thompson, 98 of Floyd, VA entered his eternal heavenly home on October 22, 2020, to join his wife of 76 years; Chlonetia Martin Thompson. Arlie is preceded in death by his parents; William Jeffery Thompson and Virgie Lawrence Thompson. Brothers: Sherman and wife; Iris, Bain, Harold Thompson; Sisters: Angie Cox, Eleanor Kildoff and Unice Thompson. He is survived by Brothers: Merlin (Livie) and Breman Thompson, Sons: Arlie Dale (Liz), R. J. (Korene), Danny Lane (Martha), Daughters: Brenda T. Weeks, Linda Diane Midkiff (Randal), seven grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and seven step grandchildren and great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Arlie’s passion was his family gatherings, friends and neighbors, gardening/farming, and the Floyd County Tractor Fun Run. Arlie was an afficionado of life in the 40’s & 50’s, storytelling of his experiences in the ESSO station ownership. He spoke proudly of serving his Country in the United States Army while in Austria, France, Switzerland and in Germany as the war ended. He served from 1944 to 1946. Due to Covid 19, there will be no visitation, but a private family service on Saturday, October 24th at Salem Primative Baptist Church (Head of the River) with Interment at Restvale Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, you may make a contribution to: Medical Charities of Floyd County/ Tractor Fun Run and send to Larry Bishop, 526 Floyd Highway, Floyd, Va. The family wishes to convey a special Thank You to Friendship Manor North Rehabilitation, Encompass Health, Kindred Hospice, Senior Home Care, special neighbors/friends and Mrs. Brenda Hale for the care and support provided.

Danny, Martha, and rest of family you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

To all of the Thompson family, our prayers go out for you at this time. Mr. Thompson was certainly a special person. Find peace in knowing that he lived a full life and you were able to enjoy his wonderful personality and great stories for a long time. We know he will be missed. We are thinking of you all.

Prayers for the Family

DALE/RJ AND JEFF HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL.QUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL.

Jeff,Tonya, Wyatt, Reid and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Will be greatly missed.

We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. He was an example to many. Prayers for all of you. Love you,

So sorry for your loss

So sorry for your loss

Sorry to hear of your loss.You all are in our prayers.God Bless you

Rest In Peace. Slow Salute. Prayers and solice to family and friends.

So sorry for your lost of a precious love one

Martha, Danny and family, We were sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.

We are so very sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. He was an example to many. Prayers for all of you. Love you,

So sorry to hear of Arlie passing Our thoughts and prayers for the Thompson family