Steve Thompson

CORDELE, Ga. -- Steve "Dusty" Thompson, 74, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021, at Crisp Regional Hospital in Cordele. Dusty was born in Sikeston, Missouri, to Mac M. and Mary Blankenship Thompson.

Dusty loved gardening, landscaping and being outdoors. He was known for his love of fishing, hunting, horseback riding and anything that brought him outdoors and allowed him to work outside.

He was a people-loving person who never met a stranger, and he loved his dogs as well. Dusty had a great love for his church and for his family and loved spending time with them. He loved music and enjoyed playing the drums.

Dusty is survived by his wife, Joan "JoJo" Thompson of Vienna, Georgia; his children, Holly (Ray) Rehder of Sikeston; Josh Thompson of Hartford, Wisconsin; B.J. (Claudia) Thompson of Sikeston; and Boone (Jessica) Thompson of Sikeston; his stepchildren, Kim Berry of Chicago and Jeff Berry of Lake Wales, Florida; a twin brother, Stan (Kay) Thompson of Jackson; a sister, Marty Hunt of Franklin, Tennessee; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Dusty was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Dawn Thompson.

There will be no service at this time. However, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Soul Food Pantry, c/o Cordele First United Methodist Church or to Dusty's church, Midway United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are by Rainey Family Funeral Services in Cordele.

An online guest register is available at www.raineyfuneral.com.