The Malaco Music Group regrets to announce the passing of Atlanta International Records (AIR Gospel) recording artist Rev. Gerald Thompson. Rev. Gerald Thompson had, without a doubt, emerged as one of America’s premier gospel personalities. He wrote, arranged, and recorded such songs 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 was 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 had the distinct pleasure of working with include:
- The Legendary Swanee Quintet
- The Lumzy Sisters
- Tommy Ellison And The Singing Stars
- Sister Lucille Pope And The Pearly Gates
- Rev.Timothy Wright
- Rev. James Moore
- The Arkansas Fellowship Mass Choir
- The Oklahoma Fellowship Mass Choir
- The Tennessee Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship
- Rev.Timothy Flemming And The Mt. Carmel Mass Choir
- Velmer Watkins And The Angelic Community Choir
- Rev. Jerry Black And The Greater Paradise Baptist Church
Rev. Gerald Thompson co-produced Stellar Award winner Dottie Peoples on her Live At Salem and On Time God recorded projects. He was also writer and arranger of the popular hit song, “God Is A Good God,” recorded by Bishop Paul S. Morton and the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir. Rev. Gerald Thompson also experienced some personal success recording six releases on the Atlanta International Record label:
- Let the Church Say Amen
- Let the Church Say Amen Again
- Live in Chicago
- Deliverance In The Praise
- Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is
- I Can’t Stop Now
Rev. Gerald Thompson was founder and president of Gerald Thompson Ministries, Inc., and the Gee Tee Gospel music/record company. He served as pastor of Greenwood Missionary Baptist Church in Lamar, Mississippi. Rev. Gerald Thompson was blessed and happily married to his best friend, partner, and wife, Mrs. Vicki Renee Thompson. He will be greatly missed!
Arrangements are as follows:
Thursday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Second Baptist Church, 516 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Flowers should be sent to: Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin L. King Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202. Phone 501-371-0111
Cards should be mailed to: Family of Pastor Gerald Thompson, P.O. Box 165818, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.
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Pastor Gerald was such an awesome brother to work with. Had a chance to play with him twice when he was in the Washington, DC area back in the 1980’s He was missed. God has another great song writer over in glory. RIP
As of 6/11/2023, I was coming home from work listening to a playlist of a few people and Rev. Gerald Thompson was one I didn’t know but liked. I said, Imma visit his church, but only to know after googling his name, He’s no longer with us. Sorry for the loss of this genius of a singer, & song writer. I’ll continue to listen to my NOW FAVORITE SONG, “God’s Got It!”
Rest In Peace
Rev. Gerald Thompson was was one of my greatest inspirations. I learned a lot from him. My first time ever docking the doors of a major studio was with Gerald. I did several demos as well as live and studio recordings with this genius. He was very adamant about being on time and playing only what you were asked to play on set. He was definitely a perfectionist and did not play when it came to doing your very best. He’s greatly missed, but his legacy lives in through the many songs he wrote and through the millions of hearts of those who still sing his songs.
Harold Wade, Sr.