Richard Thompson died December 7, 2018. He was born November 9th, 1927 in Alexandria, LA to James and Mary Thompson. He was one of 6 children. Richard went to college at age 17 at Bethany-Peniel College. He met his wife, Ella, during this time while she was singing in a trio at a Baptist church; 3 months later they were married. Richard became a licensed Nazarene minister. They had 2 children, John Harrel and Debra Susan. His first pastorate was in Hammond, LA. The majority of his pastorates were done in Texas, with a stint in Florida. After his pastorates, he opened Thompson's Jewelry in downtown Bethany, from which he retired. He enjoyed flying, fishing, motorcycles and playing the guitar. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and wife. Survivors include son, John Thompson; daughter, Debra Phillips; grandchildren, Traci Ayers and husband Rob, Amy Shirola and husband Andy, Casey Phillips and wife Sandra, and Eli Thompson and wife Michelle; great-grandchildren, Alton, Alayna, Avery and Aubin Ayers, Carson, Neely, and Karly Shirola, and Isaac Phillips. Viewing will be Monday, 9am-9pm, with family present from 6-7pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be Tuesday, December 11th, at 11:00am, in Mercer-Adams Chapel with interment in Resurrection Memorial Cemetery. To view the funeral service go to: http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/20717 Visitation with Family Present Mercer-Adams Funeral Service Monday, December 10, 2018 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008 Funeral Service Mercer-Adams Chapel Tuesday, December 11, 2018 11:00 AM 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008