Robert Lee Thompson , 80, of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021.
He was born on November 5, 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to William and Helen (Smiley) Thompson. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, William Thompson and Jimmy Thompson. Robert was a member of South Jefferson Church, he worked for Blankenship Construction then went on to retire from Flynn Brothers Construction. In his free time, Robert enjoyed fishing, golfing and going on walks collecting aluminum cans. Robert will always be remembered for how much he loved and took care of his family, he will truly be missed by many.
Robert is survived by his children, Cynthia Johnson and Robert Thompson, granddaughters, Briana Thompson and Brooke Johnson, and his great granddaughter, Kelly Johnson that he loved very much.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Southwest Louisville Chapel, (10304 Dixie Hwy). His Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am on Thursday, at the funeral home with burial to follow at Bethany Memorial Cemetery.
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