On August 28, 2021, Robert "Bob" Bowen Thomson Jr., 84, of Biloxi, Mississippi, passed peacefully with his beloved wife, Linda Thomson, by his side.

He was a Laurel native who attended George S. Gardiner High School before joining the Navy in 1955. Bob later became the proud owner of the Stardust Supper Club in Downtown Laurel, Mississippi, and operated it for years before relocating to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Lacey Thomson Hand; father, Robert Bowen Thomson Sr.; and sister, Lacey McBee.

Bob is survived by his wife of 30 years, Linda Thomson; son, Dean Thomson (Kim); daughter, Portia Alexander (Scott); and sister, Elizabeth Leonard. He is also survived by his six grandchildren Natalea Thomson, Dean Thomson Jr., MaryLacey Briggs (Jake), Lee Alexander (Megan), Anna Gale Alexander, and Lucas Alexander; and great granddaughter Olivia Briggs, as well as, a host of nieces and nephews. Additionally, he is survived by in-laws Jan Bradshaw (Rick) and Jack Hiatt (Renee).

Graveside Services will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Lake Park Cemetery burial to follow. Pastor. Mike Allen will officiate.

Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Laurel is in charge of arrangements. (601) 649-3342.

Pallbearers will be Scott Alexander, Lee Alexander, Lucas Alexander, Dean Thomson Jr., Jake Briggs, and Dustin Daams.

The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving care and compassion that Bob received from St. Joseph's Hospice throughout his illness.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapellaurel.com