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David Thompson Obituary
He graduated from Pace High School in 2006, where he participated in athletics including basketball, baseball, football and golf. Byron attended college at Florida Institute of Technology and graduated with a degree in Math Education in July of 2010. He played varsity golf while at Florida Tech.
Byron loved spending time with his family and friends, working on cars, designing and creating projects and golfing with his dad. He was funny, sweet, loving, inquisitive, compassionate, determined and mischievous. Byron simply filled a room both physically and with his personality, and all who knew him loved him.
Byron is survived by his parents, Dave and Linda Thompson; sister, April Thompson; and his future bride, Emily Keeton, all of Pace, Florida; grandmothers, Dolores Thompson and Bertie Flenniken; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was predeceased by his grandfathers, Martin H. Thompson, Jr. and Thomas Euland Flenniken.
The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, August 12, 2010, at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 13, 2010, also at Olive Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made as follows:
Payable to "Florida Institute of Technology" with "D. Byron Thompson Scholarship" in the memo. Mail to: FIT Science/Mathematics Education Dept., Attn: Debra Blenis, 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901
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Memories and Condolences
for David Thompson
LaMon & Lanette Marchbanks
August 16, 2010
David, Linda and Robin
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Bryon. After reading several of the memories from your friends and family I wish I had the honor of knowing Bryon. He was loved greatly! Lanette and I are lifting up your family in prayer every day.
LaMon & Lanette Marchbanks
Roy, Karen, Kyle and Rachel (Wade) Overstreet
August 14, 2010
Dear David, Linda and April, We've had the pleasure of witnessing your family's love and closeness as neighbors. Unlike some families you never have to wish you had spent more time together or said something more, because you are the ideal family. Byron's character will live on in your memories. It was a pleasure to have known him.
cindy barnett
August 13, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lynne Butcher
August 13, 2010
Mr. Thompson - I am so very sad about your precious son. Your family is on my Prayer List.
Pensacola State College
(Educational Talent Search Family)
Beardsley's
August 13, 2010
We're so sorry to hear of Byron's passing. My heart goes out to each of you, and I wanted each of Byron's love ones to know that we care and are praying for you daily. Will played at para park (baseball) with Byron one year and I could see that you were a close family. I know the Lord will comfort you with His gentle loving peace as only He can provide.
Love Kay,Bill,Will Beardsley
Doris Halfacre
August 13, 2010
David , Byron was such a sweet and kind young man with so much respect. I got the chance to meet him on the golf course when he played on the Scratch Tour with my husband. May God be with you, your wife and daughter at this unbearable heartbreaking time.
Doris and Jerry Halfacre
August 12, 2010
David ,Linda and April,
You are all in our thought's and prayers. We feel honored to have been able to enjoy Byron. He was afine young man who always showed respect,honor and integrity.We all mourn the lost. We always enjoyed watching him grow and mature . His character set a great example to the younger kids in the golf program. Your love and guidtance showed thru him and April. May God keep him by his side.
John,Joann and Jay Watson
Michelle Knisely
August 12, 2010
Dave & Linda,
I am so sorry to hear about your young son. He must have been amazing and had such a bright future. The Compassionate Friends offers their condolences as we have lost children too.
Mike & Debi Lane, Wes Spears
August 12, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark, Crystal and Tim Schnoor
August 12, 2010
Our heart and prayers go out to you all. If there is anything we can do please do not hesitate to call.
Paulette Brown
August 12, 2010
May God's loving presence be with you during your loss of Byron.
Paulette Brown
August 12, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lisa Johnson
August 12, 2010
Linda,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine where to begin. Please know that you, Dave and April are in my thoughts and prayers. God will be there to carry you through the darkest days and nights that might lie ahead. My deepest sympathy is your time of loss.
Becca George(Hardy)
August 12, 2010
TO THE THOMPSON FAMILY-
I'VE KNOWN BYRON MOST OF MY LIFE. WHILE WE WERE NEVER CLOSE, I ALWAYS KNEW WHO HE WAS. HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND THE WORLD HAS LOST A PIECE OF HAPPINESS & LAUGHTER WITH HIS PASSING. HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED & NEVER FORGOTTEN. MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES-
The Ramsays
August 12, 2010
Coach Thompson was a wonderful man and coach to the boys at Pace. They all looked up to him and and will miss him very much. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Summer 1st Freshmen Game at Central High
The Carters
August 12, 2010
To the Thompson Family, Coach Thompson coached our son in basketball this summer at Pace High School. He touched so many children in such a short time and they are brokenhearted. He really made a great impression on Jayson. Our deepest condolences.
Melissa Smith
August 12, 2010
Linda, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I can't even begin to imagine the grief and sadness you're feeling right now. But I do know our Lord and Savior will comfort and carry you through this darkness. Lean on Him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Phyllis Malone
August 12, 2010
May God give you comfort and strength.
Sherry McCrea
August 11, 2010
Linda, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.
-God Bless,
Dan,Sherry,April,Chase and Corie McCrea
Chuck and Tammy McMullen
August 11, 2010
Dear Dave,Linda,April,Aunt Dolores,and the entire Thompson family:
There are no words to express the sadness and loss we feel for all of you. Lean on the Lord. He will be there for you always, even in those quiet, still moments when grief rushes in. We are praying for the Lords perfect peace to settle into your hearts, minds, and spirits. We love you all.
Angela Morgan
August 11, 2010
David you and your family are always in my heart and prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort. Take care.
Nova Phillips
August 11, 2010
To the Thompson family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nova Phillip(Sims Middle School)
Brenda Super Gonzalez
August 11, 2010
David, Linda and April,
Your Bellview family sends their love and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest condolences.
Robin (Cook) Dezarn
August 11, 2010
David, Linda, and April,
I was so saddened to hear of Bryrom's passing. I cannot imagine the pain that you are going though. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
With the deepest condolences,
Patty Taylor
August 11, 2010
David,
I am so incredibly sad for you and your family in the loss of your son. He sounds like a wonderful young man with so many talents and dreams. Losing a child is tragic but I hope knowing that he was a Christian and that you have your faith on which to rely will help ease your pain.
I remember our days of working together at Workman and always loved your sweet attitude and those days in the lounge with you, Willie, Debbie, and Kandi. I retired in 2002 and in 2006 Rodney and I moved to Franklin, TN, to be near two of our children.
You and your wife and daughter will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God will shower you with love and grace to face these sad times.
Much love,
Patty Taylor
The Channells
August 11, 2010
To the Thompson Family, Coach Tompson coach our son in basketball this summer at Pace High School. He really made a great impression on Hunter. Our deepest condolences our with your family.
Charlotte and Swinson Schipman
August 11, 2010
David and Linda -- we were so sorry to hear about Byron's death. You are all in our prayers during this difficult time.
Julie Morgan
August 11, 2010
So sorry for your loss. Byron was so nice. My prayers are with you.
China Rawson
August 11, 2010
Linda, i don't even know what to say, i am so sorry and please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, i wish i could do or say something to make it better, my heart just hurts for you and family, i am so sorry, love china
David S
August 11, 2010
David S
August 11, 2010
August 11, 2010
Thoughts and prayers for the Thompson family.
Dakri Lukowski (Bellview Middle)
Kim (Jacobs) Touchton
August 11, 2010
So terribly sad for your family's loss. I remember Byron and April as children when our kids went to daycare together. Praying that God will provide comfort to you even as He holds your precious son in his arms.
Karen Goza
August 11, 2010
Our hearts are heavy and very sad upon hearing about this tragedy. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. If there is anything we can do for you, please call on us. We have very fond memories of your family and will miss Byron very much. Much love, Karen, Kevin, Keith and Kimberly Goza
Kristen Danley
August 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God give you peace and strength during this difficult time.
Kelly Wheeler
August 11, 2010
Grief are you growing there like a strong oak tree? Someone else planted you and I watered you carefully with my tears.
Your branches stretch out long and sturdy seemimg almost to touch heaven. Your leaves garnish your skin with green life amongst my brown being. Your roots go down-down-down deep into my brain, their nails digging in- not giving up.
I wrap my arms around your bulky life and realize your strength. I am small like a child against your grain. Oh Grief! Will you soon let go? I see the in and out mirror reflected light through your foliage. I can almost see it clearly when the wind blows. The light of heaven. I glimpse it now and then. I step through your gnarly vein system and think of life pumping through below my shoe. I will pluck off a green friend and see a little more of me appearing.
Slowly, very slowly, for fear of giving you up, Grief, I chance to look past you. Your mountainous prescence hovers over me. I must grow wings and rise above you towering glory. My God will grant me this! He sees me in my cocoon and he knows that through much difficulty, I will emerge, much stronger than before with my wings in tact. Then, I will lift above you grief, slowly, gently, peacefully, and I will look down at your prescence from high up above and will see my precious Savior's Love!
Written by Laurie Wheeler Allred
April 2005, My sister wrote these precious words to me within a few days of my son's funeral. She could feel the overwhelming grief in my voice as she spoke to me and with her loving care she reached out to comfort me.
My prayer is that these words provide you comfort. Kelly Wheeler and Family
Big brother
Dottie Cutting
August 11, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Know that Byron is in the loving arms of Jesus.
August 11, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
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