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Ronald John "Ronnie" Thompson Sr. (July 21, 1934 – March 22, 2020), also known by "Machine Gun Ronnie" Thompson, was an American gospel singer, politician, musician, and mental health caseworker. During the 1960s, Thompson became a household name across Georgia and parts of the American South for his live gospel music television shows.
R.S. Lewis & Sons Funeral Home has operated continuously in downtown Memphis, Tennessee since 1914. The home has held services for many prominent African-Americans, including Benjamin Hooks and Martin Luther King Jr. The Lewis family was known for its civic leadership.
It is located at 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee. Different species of trees of different ages, as well as bushes, can be found throughout the cemetery, enhancing the atmosphere of a park-like setting. The cemetery is noted for its Crystal Shrine Grotto, a hand-built cave depicting Biblical scenes built by artist Dionicio Rodriguez.
Fred Thompson — actor and U.S. Senator (alumnus of the University of Memphis) Harry Thompson — football player; Linda Thompson — songwriter and actress; Three 6 Mafia — Academy Award-winning rap musicians; Justin Timberlake — Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and record producer; Don Trip — rapper
Ronnie Thompson (politician) (1934–2020), American politician and mayor of Macon, Georgia; Ronnie Thompson, pseudonymous author of the 2008 book Screwed: The Truth About Life as a Prison Officer; Ronnie Thompson (director), co-director of the 2012 film Tower Block; Ronny Thompson (born 1969), American basketball coach and sports broadcaster
Malcolm R. Patterson (1861–1935), U.S. Representative from Tennessee and governor of Tennessee [22] Margaret Polk (1922–1990), namesake of Memphis Belle [ 23 ] Elvis Presley (1935–1977), American rock and roll artist and actor (his body was moved to Graceland shortly after burial) [ 24 ]
Pages in category "Burials at Memorial Park Cemetery (Memphis, Tennessee)" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Daily News is a newspaper covering business, government and legal news in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, the largest county by population in the state of Tennessee, including the largest city in the county, Memphis, Tennessee. The Daily News, which is published Monday through Friday, is the paper of record for the county.