Billy Ray Thompson, age 71, of Soldier, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Tuesday, June 15, 1954, in Boyd County, Kentucky, a son of the late Shirley and Lucy Sark Thompson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Thompson.
He was a truck driver for over 40 years. Billy enjoyed going fishing, camping, watching UK Basketball and spending time with his family.
Billy is survived by three sons, Billy Thompson Jr., Larry Thompson both of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Scott Thompson/McClurg of Soldier, Kentucky; three daughters, Melissa Fannin of Indiana, Loretta Boggs, Tiffany Thompson both of Soldier, Kentucky; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; three brothers, Willard Thompson of Pikeville, Kentucky, Kenneth Thompson, Joby Thompson both of Soldier, Kentucky; one sister, Loretta Porter of Olive Hill, Kentucky, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother Clifford “Tippy” Price officiating. Burial will follow in Bradley Cemetery, Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025, and after 9 a.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2025, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel.
Larry Thompson, Billy Thompson Jr., Scott Thompson, James Hall, Jacob Boggs and William Boggs will serve as pallbearers.
Globe Funeral Chapel in Olive Hill, Kentucky is honored to serve the family of Billy Ray Thompson.
