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Bennie Thompson Obituary

Bennie "David" Thompson

Shreveport, LA - Bennie "David" Thompson, a native of Hamburg, Ark and a resident of Shreveport, LA passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013. A wonderful family man, Bennie always placed others before himself and was known to be a truly selfless individual. He enjoyed fishing and his time spent on the lake.

A U.S. Air Force veteran, Bennie was retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad Company. He also worked at the Louisiana Boardwalk as a maintenance supervisor. He was a member of Ingleside Baptist Church now Kingston Road Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Ann Thompson; children: Karen Thompson Santora and husband Chris, Susan Thompson Bain and husband Mike, and Todd Thompson; grandchildren: Brittany Willis, Breanna Willis, Nicholas Santora, and Caleb Santora; mother Lois Thompson; siblings Shirley Wooten and Tim Thompson; sister-in-law Charlene Waymire and husband Bobby; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father Bennie Thompson and sister Lawanda Thompson.

Visitation will be held at Centuries Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 from 5pm until 7pm. A celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com.

Published by Shreveport Times on Dec. 4, 2013.
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He will be missed....everyone loved and respected Uncle David.....all of your family is in our thoughts snd prayers

Elaine, Danny and Drew Elliott

December 18, 2013

Ann and family, I am so sorry for the loss of David. May God bless yall and give yall peace in the days to come. Brenda Meshell

December 11, 2013

Ann and family, we are SO very sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in our prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you all in your time of sorrow.

Dave and Debbie Sturgeon

December 5, 2013

Dear Ann and Family: We were so saddened by the loss of Davy. My sister, Pat and my brother, Gerald and I have very fond memories of the times in our childhood spent with our cousins in La and Ark. David was one of the finest men I ever knew. I believe he was loved by all who knew him. Having just celebrated my 50th wedding anniversary I can only imagine how it must feel to lose a partner of this many years. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and may the love of God and the family bonds comfort you at this time. David will be missed by many but he is resting in Loving Arms. Of that, there is no doubt. Sincerely, Maribeth Long and Patricia Stimpson.

Maribeth Loong

December 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. David will be missed by many. I have enjoyed working with him and getting to know him, he was a wonderful man. May God continue to give you strength, courage and love.

Clella Dickey

December 5, 2013

Our prayers are with you guys at this time and we want you to know that he was a special person to all who knew him...May GOD bless your family.

Frank & Gail Van Alstyne

December 4, 2013

Davy going to miss the time we had to getter not gping to be the same love u

Beverly kern

December 4, 2013

The Final Salute

“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Bennie (David) Thompson our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Bennie. And to Bennie it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Bennie, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Bennie's family and loved ones.

Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

December 4, 2013

Dear Ann and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you as only HE can in the days ahead.

Mary Ann Faulkner Gibson

December 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. David was a wonderful man and did SO much for us here at the Boardwalk! He will be greatly missed!

Ashley Davis

December 4, 2013

David was my friend for 17 years. I have not known a better friend. He was known for his love of his family and relatives which was unbounded.
David also was a spokesman for his neighbors as well.
He would stop whatever he was doing to help someone whether he knew them or not.
He was my friend and enough good things could never be said about him. I will miss his counsel and his friendship more than I can describe.
He will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

I will miss my friend.

Eric Dean

December 4, 2013

Ms. Ann, Karen, Susan and Todd, I am so very sorry to hear about Mr. David. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Libby Guedry Gonzales

December 4, 2013

Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today and for the days to come. The YaYas will get together soon! Love you.

Annie

December 4, 2013

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Anna and Sage Peterson

December 4, 2013

Ann , Karen, Susan & Todd. My heart goes out to all of you! Even tho I can't be there at this time! My thoughts & prayers are with you! He was a great man!! I love you all!

Deborah Cline Greene

December 4, 2013

Your dad will still guild you thru life, just in a different way now...You are a stronger person for having such a great dad in your life...You will miss him, but you will also smile when you think of the times you had with him and you will be stronger for your children...Love to you..Yvonne

Yvonne Ocon

December 3, 2013

Karen, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our condolences to you and your family. We love you.
James and Tina Santora
Las Vegas, Nevada

James Santora

December 3, 2013

Ann, Karen, Susan, and Todd: I am so sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you in your time of need.

Melody Sanders

December 3, 2013

Ann,Karen,Susan, and Todd. I am truly sorry for your loss. All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Tinia Austin

December 3, 2013

What a wonderful man David was. He was always so patient and kind to everyone and he raised such a wonderful family. I am so blessed to have known him and to have him visit us at our church last month. May God hold you tight in his arms. Love ya.

Bobby Wilson

December 3, 2013

Charlene, I am so sorry for your loss. I know David was like a brother to you and you love him so much. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. May God lessen the pain for you and give you comfort. Love always,
Connie May

Connie May

December 3, 2013

Ann, Karen, Susan and Todd, We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you understanding and strength through out your grieving. David was a wonderful man who always had a smile and a kind word. Our prayers are with you all. Connie and Craig May

Connie May

December 3, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
Fred and Karen Schwartzkopf

Karen Schwartzkopf

December 3, 2013

Ann, Karen, Susan & Todd...our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. David was truly a wonderful guy and he will be missed by many. Love, Ilene & Chuck

ILENE BRASHIER

December 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with u. He will truly be missed

Shirley Hermes

December 3, 2013

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