Raymond Everett Thompson

ASHEBORO — Raymond Everett Thompson, 84, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Greensboro, NC.

Raymond was born and raised in the Farmer-Asheboro area. He was born March 15, 1941, to Howard Kelly Thompson and Vergie Lenora Rollins Thompson. 

He was a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was easy-going and fun to be around. Everybody loved Raymond.

He loved having parties and loved to cook barbecue shoulders. He liked to hunt, fish and ride on the lake in his boat.
Raymond is survived by his pit bull, Sugar. They shared good times and food together. They loved each other very much.

Raymond and Louise celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on Aug. 10, 2025.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife Louise Hargett Thompson. 

He was preceded in death by his son Raymond Arness Thompson (Debra Bolt).  Raymond Arness is also survived by his ex-wife Donna Lemons, mother to Meredith Yuri (Hiro Yuri) of Japan and Kristen Sports (Alex Sports) of San Diego, CA. Kristen is mother to Cameron and Dillon Sports. 

Raymond Arness is also survived by his ex-wife Shelly Strayhorne, mother of Michael Thompson (Hannah Thompson). Michael is father to Isaiah, Gracie, Elijah and Malachi. Survived by daughter, Chloe Thompson (Matt).
Raymond Everett Thompson is survived by a daughter, Suzan Thompson Latham, mother of Savannah Latham and Ashton Latham and grandmother of Joziah Thompson.

He is also survived by his brother, James Leonard Thompson and his daughter Daylin Thompson Perrin. He is predeceased by brothers William Howard and Ambert Ray Thompson. 

A visitation will be on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, in the Glenn “Mac” Pugh Chapel with Reverend Jason Cheek officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park.