David Ray Thompson Jr.

David Ray Thompson, Jr. David went home to Jesus, June 4, 2010, after a year battle with cancer. He spent the last three weeks at Christopher House where he was surrounded by the love of his family and friends. David was born June 9, 1977, in Austin and graduated from West- lake High School in 1996. He attended Austin Community College where he studied construction and graduated with a small engine mechanic certification. He worked as a mechanic at Mustang Equipment in Marble Falls until he became ill. He was a member of Lake Hills Church. He loved God and was proud of his faith. He was a generous loving friend and family member. David loved Costa Rica, he lived, visited and married there and his family will be returning his ashes to the beaches he so loved. David is survived by his wife, Ashleigh Thompson; his parents, David R. and Jeanne Ann Thompson of Spicewood, Tex., his brother, Samuel B. Thompson, wife, Carly Bosworth Thompson and niece, Charlotte Grace Thompson of Austin, Texas; Grandmother, Sally Burke Winchester of Charleston, MO; Ashleigh's parents, Terry and Becky Smith; sisters-in-law, Amanda and Alyssa Smith; and brother-in-law, Nathan Smith of Austin, Tex.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. We would like to thank our family and friends who have walked this journey with us, supporting us with love, prayers, cards, texts and emails they have held us up and gotten us through these long days. David wanted to share this bible verse: ... "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:28-31. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Hospice Austin Christopher House, 2820 E. Martin Luther King Blvd., Austin, TX 78702. A very special thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and Staff at Christopher House for your loving and compassionate care. A memorial service will be held Thursday, June 10, 2010, at 1:00, at Lakehills Church downtown campus located at Central Christian Church, 1110 Guadalupe St., Austin, TX 78701; Ron Campbell presiding.