Melvin “Jr.” Thompson, 56, of Alma, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Fort Smith. He was born November 21, 1965 in Oxnard, CA to the late Melvin and Dixiana (Pearson) Thompson. He was a retired sea captain for Seacor Marine out of Louisiana, and a member of Kibler Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Thompson of the home; three daughters, Olivia Thompson, Erika Thompson, and Miracle Thompson, all of Alma; a son, Melvin Thompson III of Laurel, MS; and three sisters, Sharon Tapp of Alma, Debra “Debi” Steele of Spiro, and Marita Graulich of Allen, TX.
Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be Roger Steele, Justin Sebo, Bryten Sebo, Steve Tapp, and Pedro Leal.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.