Hayes Funeral Home
P.O. Box 387
Elba, Alabama 36323
Ph. Number (334) 897-2225

Bethel Ray Thompson 74 of Elba, AL departed this life Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Crenshaw Community Hospital in Luverne, Alabama. Funeral services will be held from Mt. Vernon Assembly of God Church on Saturday, September 25, 2021 beginning at 12:00 PM with Rev. Loyd Hodge and Rev. Lloyd Snellgrove officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Vernon Assembly of God Church Cemetery under the direction of Hayes Funeral Home. Visitation will be at Mt. Vernon Assembly of God Church on Saturday, September 25, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Ray served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam and will be honored at the conclusion of the graveside service.
Ray retired from Goolsby Brothers Plumbing and Electrical to spend his days on his small farm outside of Elba. A lifetime farmer, he had a large garden and raised chickens, cows and hogs. He also ran a successful deer processing business and was known locally for the quality work he did. Ray was a member of Mount Vernon Assembly of God for over 20 years.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Marcia Hershel Thompson of Elba, A son, Joe (Lynn) Travis of Wicksburg, daughter Brittany (Justin) Broderway of Tucker, Georgia, daughter Rebecca Thompson of Elba, grandson Jacob Travis, granddaughter Haley Travis both of Wicksburg. Sister Barbara Ann Griggs of River Falls, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Bethel and Maude Wesley Thompson, Sister Olivia Wilhite of River Falls.

Hayes Funeral Home of Elba, Alabama is serving the Thompson family.