Jessie Arnold Thompson

Jessie Arnold (Jeffro) Thompson, of Batesville, departed this life on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

He was born in Helena on October 9, 1964, to Jesse Lafayette Thompson and Patsy Ruth Puckett Thompson.

Jessie was a mechanic during his working years. He also enjoyed training horses and rodeos. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and climbing trees. He loved spending time with his family and friends and would do anything for anyone of them without asking for anything in return. He was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Lynn Thompson, of the home; daughter, Jesse Belle Ruth Thompson, of Austin, Arkansas; his brothers, James Patrick Thompson, of Sparkman, Richard Lafayette Thompson, of Austin, and Brandon Thompson, of Des Arc; nieces, Tabitha Thompson, of Judsonia, Nikki Thompson, of Batesville, Trisha Webb, of Beebe; nephews, James Harris Thompson, of Batesville, Pat Blackstock, of Amy; and a host of other relatives.

Jessie was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Tammy Ruth Blackstock, brother, Timothy Loran Dillenger, and nephew, Raymond Thompson.

Service will be announced later.