James Bert Thompson

James Bert Thompson, 68, El Dorado Springs, passed away Sunday evening Aug. 14, 2011, at his home. He was born Jan. 15 1943 in Plain Dealing, LA, the son of James Bert and Thyra Cordell (Jenkins) Thompson.

Early in his life, James lived in Louisiana and then Texas. He worked as a mechanic in the fork lift industry. In his spare time he enjoyed horseback riding.

On Dec. 1 1990, he was united in marriage to Rita Kay (Ehlers). They had just recently moved to this area from Fayetteville, TN.

Survivors include his wife, Rita, of the home in El Dorado Springs; two sons – James Briers of California; and Roger Thompson of Tennessee; one daughter, Traci Casillas, of Arizona; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; other relatives and friends.

Private cremation arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home in Schell City.