Obituary for Rev. Ray Thompson

 Obituary for Rev. Ray Thompson

(Donald) Ray Thompson, age 49, of Bridgeton, MO, died suddenly of a massive heart attack Monday, March 28, 2011.  He was a loving husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend to many.  He was the Pastor to Gateway Central Church of the Nazarene for nearly eight years and a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene for over 25 years.  He is survived by his wife, Tamberlyn Perkins Thompson; two sons Rev. Dusty and Lisa Thompson of Florissant, MO and Rev. Heath and Stacy Thompson of Tallahassee, FL; parents, Donald and Irma Thompson of Wheelersburg, OH; two sisters, Debbie (Dave) Thompson Braden of Pataskla, OH and Cathy (Jim) Thompson Lintz of Franklin Furnace, OH; one grandson, Christian Paul Thompson of Florissant, MO, many nieces and nephews, and loved family members.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Donna Thompson Noel and grandparents, Charles and Carrie Adams Thompson and Estel and Ruth Colley.