KNIGHTSTOWN
Dallas Earl Thompson, 78, of Knightstown passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021. He was born August 28, 1942 in Byrdstown, TN a son of the late Everett Earl and Willie (Lee) Thompson.
Plowing fields at the age of 6 years old, Dallas has basically been a farmer his entire life. A life which revolved around his family and his passion for agriculture, particularly, the livestock industry. Since the late 1960’s he raised, showed and sold Charolais cattle and helped promote the breed across the country. A fine and honest businessman, Dallas has been owner and operator of Thompson Agri Service, Inc. for the past 35 years. Dallas was also an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA.
Dallas is survived by his wife of 58 years, Saundra Thompson; daughters, Diana Arellano, Linda (Jeff) Lane, Brenda (Jason) Greene; adoptive son, Wade (Peggy) Beatty; grandchildren, Kelton (Kendra) Lane, Colby (Kristen Fairchild) Lane, Blayne (Marce Forrest) Greene, Justin (Bre Butler) Greene; adoptive granddaughter, Carla (Josh) Counceller; great grandchildren, Finley, Rowan, Kayson, Olivia and Hunter Lane; adoptive great grandchildren, Elijah and Lilian Counceller; sisters, Phyllis (Whitey) Roland and Bonnie (Dave Wooldridge) Mueller; aunt, Oradean Lee; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Dallas was preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be at 10:00am Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in Knightstown with Tim Basford officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00pm-8:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Henry County 4-H Foundation with envelopes available at the funeral home. You may send a condolence or share a memory of Dallas at www.hinsey-brown.com.
