He was disabled and was a member of United Pentecostal Church. He was the son of the late George Roy Temple, Sr. and Betty Bell Estridge Parker and was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie Temple; one brother, George Roy Temple, Jr. and one sister, Geneva Sutherland.
Survivors include two sons, Richard Lewis Temple of Michigan and Larry Temple of Monticello; two grandsons, Tommy and Joseph Temple; three great grandchildren; one step-granddaughter, Victoria; aunt, Betty Jean Hicks of Grand Prairie, TX; niece and caregiver, Julie Ann Grogg of Monticello.
No services have been set at this time. Arrangements by Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.


Condolences(4)
Clara Cater
Monticello, AR Tuesday, January 29, 2013 RIP Uncle TomVirgil and Kay Grant
Monticelo, AR Thursday, January 24, 2013 Our prayers are with the family. We remember Bro. Temple being in church with us. Also, he will be missed from the services held by the United Pentecostal Church at Belle View . God bless you.view.
Toni Garrison
Monticello, AR Monday, January 21, 2013 Prayers for the family.Linda Naron
Monticello, AR Sunday, January 20, 2013 To the family of Thomas Temple, I sure liked him and I know he was a good Christian man, so take comfort in knowing he is now with God. He will be missed by all. Love, and prayers, Linda Naron