Thomas Richard Thompson Jr., Thomaston, died July 10, 2009. He was born Aug. 18 1944 in Coweta County, son of the late Thomas Richard and Lucille Malcolm Thompson Sr. He served two tours of duty in Viet Nam and then entered civilian service in law enforcement. He served a total of 35 years of continuous service. He enjoyed camping on the Chattahoochee River in Heard County.

Services were at the McKoon chapel with the Rev. Mike Barnes and the Rev. Dwight L. Moody officiating. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie B. Thompson, Senoia; children, Bradley and Vickie Thompson, Justin and Angie Thompson, Jody and Amanda Thompson, Ronnie and Anita Thompson, Carrollton, and Barron Reagan, Atlanta; grandchildren, Kourteney, Jonathan, and Austin. Memorial donations may be given to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P. O. box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780. McKoon Funeral Home, Newnan, was in charge.