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Marcus Thompson Obituary

Marcus Thompson, proprietor of Thompson Cleaning Services, passed away peacefully at his home in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 5, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on January 5, 1948, Marcus was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Hester Thompson Sr.; brothers-in-law Melvin Scott, Harold Davis (Jennifer and Cornelia), Henry Williams, Joseph Williams, and Oliver Williams (Gail); and sister-in-law Cecilia Hayward (Calvin). Marcus' company provided many years of dedicated service to Rayne Memorial Church, establishing a legacy of hard work and community support. Survivors include his beloved wife, Lucy Thompson; brother, Frank Thompson Jr. (Vivian); sisters, Marion Waiters (William) and Gilda Scott; brother-in-law, Floyd Brown Sr. (Lilia); sister-in-law, Ruth Moliere; devoted cousin, Virginia Jackson; best friends, Reginald Lewis and Wendell Bell; and a host of relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, on Friday, June 14, 2024. Visitation begins at 9 a.m., with the service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Providence Memorial Park, 8200 Airline Drive, Metairie. Arrangements by Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116. Phone: (504) 948-7447.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jun. 12 to Jun. 14, 2024.

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Frances Ventress - FABC

June 14, 2024

Dear Thompson Family and Friends, it was an honor to share in Brother Thompson“s Celebration of Life Services today. Thank you. As you go through this tender season of your lives, remember, you do not walk alone. Because Jesus loves you, He is always with you. I pray that you feel the Peace of His Presence as you hearts heal.
Your sister in Christ,
Frances Ventress
FABC Culinary and Restoration And Care Grief Ministries

Jo Ann Hall-Knoten

June 14, 2024

Condolences to Lucy and the Thompson family
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

CHERYL N BROOKS

June 13, 2024

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Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA

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Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

8282 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans, LA

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