Russell Eugene Thompson

Russell Eugene Thompson of Dry Ridge, KY was born May 1, 1937 in Corinth, KY and died Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Ft. Thomas, KY at the age of 89.

He was the son of the late Richard and Mary Elizabeth Epperson Thompson. Russell was a US Navy Veteran, he was a retired carpenter and construction supervisor for Ashley Developments, and a member of the Sherman Baptist Church. On May 5, 1961 he was united in marriage to his wife Peggy Ann Webster Thompson.

Surviving is his wife, Peggy Ann Webster Thompson of Dry Ridge; daughters, Tammy Ann Kinsey of Lexington and Kimberly Beth Adams (Steven) of Dry Ridge; three grandchildren, Jonathan Kinsey (Kristina), Kari Turner (Matt), and Ryan Adams (Casey); four great-grandchildren, Cole Jaxon Turner, Murphy Gene Adams, Kaylee Noel Kinsey, and Maverick Dean Kinsey; and sister, Eileen Herzog (Gary) of Covington.

In addition to his parents, Russell was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Thompson; and four sisters, Glenna Beach, Doris Eibeck, Mary Frances Thompson, and Vivian Thompson.

Visitation will be 11:00am- 1:00pm Monday, November 16, 2026 at the Eckler-McDaniel Funeral Home, Dry Ridge, KY.  Funeral services will be at 1:00pm Monday at the funeral home, followed by burial in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North.