Elder Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson was born in St. louis, Missouri - the third of eight children born to Herbert Thompson, Sr., and Luetta Thompson on November 1, 1957. He was preceded in death by his father, and his brother Ronald Thompson.

Robert attended Marshall Elementary School, Turner Middle School and Beaumont High School in the city of St. Louis. As a young child, he grew up in the city of St. Louis on several streets, namely Aldine, New Ashland, Newberry Terrace, and Pendleton avenues. He spent most of his childhood on Pendleton Avenue, where he lived for about 10 years. These childhood memories would lend to sequels of his stories growing up.

As a child, Robert showed ‘financial savvy’ coupled with entrepreneurial skills. He earned money by constructing a home-made shoeshine box, resulting in the creation his own shoeshine business. During this time, Robert also developed a lawncare business, and worked for the infamous Billy Burk’s Restaurant. Robert always had a plan regarding handling money and other financial matters, as well as spending money wisely. Further, he held other jobs including a dishwasher at Talayna’s Italian Restaurant, and also worked at Clark Service Station, to name a few.

On November 31, 1976, Robert enlisted in the United States Airforce. Service dates include active and reserves from November 31, 1976 to June 19, 2000.

Robert was a hardworking and diligent person. His career span incudes holding positions of increasing responsibility at a number of businesses and organizations including Lee’s Restaurant – where he served as a manager, Mastercard, and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Robert worked as a project management executive at AT&T. In his final position, he served as a senior specialist-network support at AT&T, where he retired in 2018 after 33 years of full-time commitment and dedication with the company.

Elder Thompson was a member of Williams Temple Church of God in Christ, under the leadership and pastorate of Bishop Lawrence M. Wooten, Sr. There, he served as a licensed Elder in the Church of God in Christ. He was a faithful and dedicated member, assisting the pastor wherever needed. Most importantly, he carried out the Lord’s work humbly and dutifully. It was noted that the favor of God was on his life. On the jurisdictional level, Elder Thompson served under the leadership of Bishop Wooten, prelate – as chief financial officer for the Eastern Missouri Western Illinois Jurisdiction.

In addition, Elder Thompson was a longtime supporter of Ramoth @ Roseview COGIC, where his brother, Elder Herbert Thompson, Jr. is pastor. On September 23, 1995, Elder Thompson married Denise Rodgers. Denise was always his champion of hope, courage and strength. She faithfully held her vows to her husband until ‘death did them part.’ Together, both Elder Thompson and his wife, exemplified the God-orchestrated marriage, showing righteousness, holiness, and love to each other, and others as well.

Elder Thompson leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and dedicated wife of 24 years, Evangelist Denise Thompson; daughters, Robyn Thompson (Shaun Robert Thomas, Jr. - fiance); Nicole (Dominic Sr.) Coleman; and Mikaylah Thompson; one son, Timothy Brooks-Thompson; grandsons, Christian Coleman (in heavenly love); Dominic Coleman, Jr. and Shaun Robert Thomas; three granddaughters, Skye Thomas, Cadence Coleman and Giselle Thompson; siblings, Missionary Linda M. Thompson; Pastor Herbert Thompson, Jr. (Janie); Glenn Thompson; Geraldine Thompson (Darryl); Carl Thompson; Antoinette Thompson (Terry), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.




The family would like to invite you to watch the funeral service online on June 10, at 1:00pm, click here to view.

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A private interment will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date.