The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Atlanta International Records (AIR Gospel) recording artist Rev. Gerald Thompson.Rev. Gerald Thompson has without a doubt, emerged as one of America’s most premier Gospel personalities. Indeed Rev. Gerald Thompson is not only a gifted singer/songwriter, musician, arranger and producer, he is also, and most importantly an anointed preacher and minister of the Gospel. Rev. Gerald Thompson is recognized and respected for his unique songwriting ability. His anointed songs have crossed the borders of all 50 states and abroad catapulting him to a place in Gospel music that spans decades. He has written, arranged and recorded such musical renditions as “Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is,” “Your Deliverance Is In The Praise,” “Hallelujah I Found Him, ” and his Billboard charted hit “Jesus Is My Rock.” Respected for his unique style, talent and ability, Rev. Gerald Thompson has been summoned by some of Gospel music’s icons to lend his writing and producing skills on their individual projects.A few of the artists he has had the distinct pleasure of working with include..,The Legendary Swanee QuintetThe Lumzy SistersTommy Ellison And The Singing StarsSister Lucille Pope And The Pearly GatesRev.Timothy WrightRev. James MooreThe Arkansas Fellowship Mass ChoirThe Oklahoma Fellowship Mass ChoirThe Tennessee Full Gospel Baptist Church FellowshipRev.Timothy Flemming And The Mt. Carmel Mass ChoirVelmer Watkins And The Angelic Community ChoirRev. Jerry Black And The Greater Paradise Baptist ChurchAnd many other national personalities too numerous to name.Rev. Gerald Thompson has also co-produced four-time stellar award winner, Dottie Peoples on her “Live At Salem” and “On Time God” recorded project. He is also the writer and arranger of the popular hit song, “God Is A Good God” as recorded by Bishop Paul S. Morton and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir, which is continuously receiving phenomenal success. Rev. Gerald Thompson has also experienced some personal success recording 6 releases on the Atlanta International Record label entitled..,Let the Church Say AmenLet the Church Say Amen AgainLive in ChicagoDeliverance In The PraiseEverybody Ought To Know Who Jesus IsI Can’t Stop NowAs exemplified through the power of his ministry, Rev. Gerald Thompson is truly a man on a mission dedicated to proclaiming and promoting the Kingdom of God. He has a unique passion for serving and encouraging God’s people. He continuously uses every one of his gifts and talents to build up and strengthen the body of Christ. Rev. Gerald Thompson is the founder and president of Gerald Thompson Ministries, Inc., and the Gee Tee Gospel music/record company. He also served as the Pastor of the Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, Mississippi where the motto is “You can always experience God’s Grace at Greenwood!” Rev. Gerald Thompson was blessed and happily married to his best friend, partner and wife Mrs. Vicki Renee Thompson.He will be greatly missed!The Arrangements are as follows:Thursday, May 30th at 11.00 am atGreater Second Baptist Church516 Geyer Springs RoadLittle Rock, ARFlowers should be sent to:Robinson Mortuary1201 Dr. Martin L Kin DriveLittle Rock, Arkansas 72202Phone 501-371-0111Cards should be mailed toFamily of Pastor Gerald ThompsonP.O. Box 165818Little Rock, Arkansas 72202