Bobby Thompson, 86, Gruver

April 11, 2024

Bobby G. Thompson, 86 of Gruver, passed away on Monday, April 8,2024. Viewing will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.), Friday, April 12, 2024 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.) and a visitation for friends and family from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m., and viewing on Saturday (9:00a.m-1:00p.m.) at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Gruver, 2:30p.m. with Pastor Gary Gumfory officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Bobby G. Thompson ,86 of Gruver, passed away on Monday, April 8,2024. Viewing will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.), Friday, April 12, 2024 (9:00a.m.-9:00p.m.) and a family and friends visitation from 6:00p.m. until 8:00p.m., and viewing on Saturday (9:00a.m-1:00p.m.) at Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home in Spearman. Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 13, 2024,at the First Christian Church in Gruver, 2:30p.m. with Pastor Gary Gumfory officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Spearman.

Bobby Thompson was born on May 9, 1937, in Vincent Oklahoma. He was 86 years old when he tragically left this world. Bobby met Jolene George, the love of his life in Gruver and they were married on November 14, 1958. They had 2 children Ricky and Shonna. Bobby was a farmer and also owned and operated Gruver Redi-Mix. He was a strong-minded businessman and became successful in his endeavors. Bobby adored his family and worked tirelessly to provide the best life for them.

He is preceded in death by his wife Jolene, parents Elmer and Viola (Wilkerson) Thompson, 2 brothers Cecil and Howard, and granddaughter Sarah Bell.

He is survived by his children, Ricky and wife Teresa Thompson and daughter Shonna Gammon and fiance Michael Robinson of Oklahoma City. His grandchildren, Heather Pattison and husband Ben Pattison of Panhandle Texas, Cherlynn Pennington and partner Eric Hoff of Chicago Ill, and Clayton Thompson of Childress Texas. Bobby also had 4 great grandchildren, Kylie Fawcett, Paisley Thompson, Avery Dunson, and Logan Thompson.

Bobby is survived by 1 brother, Otis Thompson of Yuma Arizona , 3 sisters, Wanda Beard of Castroville Texas, Pat Alexander of Angleton, and Fern Harris of College Station.