John R. Thompson, age 85, of Meridianville, AL, passed away February 13, 2015. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Irene Thompson and grandson, Christopher Robin Dunkin. He is survived by his daughters, Irene (Kent) Harris and Patricia (LaDon) Dunkin; four grandchildren,Sherri (Boris) Levins and their children, MaCain, Briar, Haysten, Marit-Hagen and Harper, Randy (Tonya) Harris and their children, Kirstin and Kassidy, Byron L. (Mandy) Dunkin and their children, Abigayle, Hannah, Blakely and Parker and Casey R. (Rebecca) Dunkin and their child, Colt. Funeral services were February 16, 2015 at Selma Funeral Home. Interment was in New Live Oak Cemetery.