A graveside service for Perry B. Thompson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Big Sandy, Texas. A time for visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, Texas.

Mr. Perry B. Thompson was born December 6, 1959 in Marshall, TX to J.D. Thompson and Virginia Thompson and he flew away to the Lord with silver wings October 13, 2021.  He graduated from Marshall High School of Marshall, TX in 1978.  Mr. Thompson married Annette Thompson August 22, 1998.  He worked as a Ford parts manager for 40 years and was very fond of his work.

Perry Thompson is survived by his mother Virginia Thompson of Marshall, TX; his brother and sister-in-law Larry and Susan Thompson of Rockwall, TX; his sister and brother-in-law Linda and Bobby Staehs of Marshall, TX; his brother and sister-in-law Jerry and Jennifer Thompson of Auburn, WA; along with his nieces and nephews respectively; his wife of 23 years, Annette Thompson of Marshall, TX; Son and daughter-in-law Justin and Mindy Thompson of Marshall, TX; Daughter and son-in-law Jesse and Ashley Morrow of Pittsburg, TX and granddaughter Indie Morrow; son and daughter-in-law Brad and Jazzmyn Reynolds and their three children; daughter Holly Thompson and grandson Easton Baker Allen.

Perry is preceded in death by his father, J.D. Thompson, and his nephew Clayton Thompson.

He had a huge heart!  Voted "Most Friendly" one year in his hometown of Marshall, TX. He loved entertaining audiences through singing performances, competitions, his work with the New South Band, and many other local venues.   When he wasn't providing entertainment himself by singing, he provided DJ services to many local events and celebrations such as the Fire Ant Festivals, weddings, and parties. He won the Louisiana Hayride competition in 1978.  Mr. Thompson was a lifelong member of Port Caddo Baptist Church of Marshall, TX.  He had many nicknames including, "Mr. Fix It", "Pa", "Periwinkle", and "Perry Bear".  Perry loved his family even more than he loved meeting new and famous people.  He will be deeply missed by many, and most of all his family.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN.