Roger Wayne Thompson

Roger Wayne Thompson, passed away January 1, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Roger was Born on October 24, 1968 in Somerset , Kentucky to Darlene and Curtis Wayne Thompson. Roger, would want to be remembered as very kind hearted person, who could take junk and turn it into treasure, and take scrap wood and make pieces of art. he once took the parts of an old motor and turned it into a windmill. He was very handy and good at fixing things mechanically. He loved hunting and fishing and could survive in the wilderness. He was a avid Wildcat fan and loved to cheer the Cats on and Roger could tell a story like no other! He would often help others before he he helped himself, even when he was down on his luck, even with his passing he was still helping others by giving them the gift of life as an Organ Donor. He was a Member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.

Roger is survived by his Son; Caleb Wayne Thompson, the lady who was his second mother; Joanne Thompson, three grandchildren; Caleb David Thompson, Payten Wayne Thompson, and Graysen Luke Thompson, his three siblings; John (Lindsey) Thompson, Tony (Patsy) Thompson, and Angela Thompson Bowman, as well as a host of nieces and nephews who will greatly miss him.

He was preceded in death by his parents Darlene Mae (Troxtel) and Curtis Wayne Thompson.

The family will receive friends Friday, January 13, 2023 at Pulaski Funeral Home at 6:00 PM.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 1:00 PM.
Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery.

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.