RJ Thompson

RJ Thompson, age 90 and a resident of Sasakwa, Oklahoma went peacefully to be his the Lord October 7, 2026 at his home.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2026 at Cross Roads Cemetery near Sasakwa under the direction of Swearingen Funeral Home of Konawa, Oklahoma. Rev. Mitch Williams will officiate. 

RJ was born March 19, 1936 in Henryetta, Oklahoma to Clarence E. Thompson and Lola Vernia Landreth. He was a cross country-truck driver for Lee Way Trucking Industry and several other trucking companies, and he was a member of Cross Timbers Church of Konawa. RJ loved gospel singing, church fellowship gatherings, and his church family.

He is survived by one daughter, Connie Jackson of Sasakwa, Oklahoma; one son, David Lee Thompson and wife, Barbara of Tishomingo, Oklahoma; two half-sisters, June and Debbie; 13 grandchildren; his church family; and numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sons, RJ Thompson, Jr. And Ronald James Thompson.