Ronald Carter Thompson

Ronald Carter Thompson, age 78, of Baxley passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his residence.

Ronald was born March 26, 1948 to the late Neman B. Thompson and the late Ruth Gullie Thompson in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Ronald was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in the Vietnam War, and served in the Tennessee National Guard. He is preceded in death by son, Wayne Benny Taylor; parents-in-law, Lillian and Benny Crews, nephew, Timothy Lee Prater and brothers-in-law, Charles, Billy and Tommy Crews.

Survivors include his wife, Azilee Crews Thompson of Baxley; Daughter, Deanna (John) Reynolds of Alma; sister, Brenda (Clay) Derryberry of Lewisburg, Tennessee; brothers, Steve (Sandra) Thompson of Lewisburg, Tennessee and Paul (Kay) Tompson of Hartsville, Alabama; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Mary Crews and Benny (Freddie Ann) Crews, of Baxley. Grandchildren, Johnny Lee Reynolds and Joanna Michelle Reynolds and a host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM, at Deen Cemetery with Mr. Randall Odum officiating.

Active pallbearers will be John Reynolds, Johnny Lee Reynolds, Benny Crews, B. J. Crews, Ryan Powers, Kevin Spivey and Larry Crosby.

Honorary pallbearers will be all veterans in attendance.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.