Michael Paul Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of 51 years to Paulette Dufour Thompson. Father of Michael Paul Thompson, Jr and Steven James Thompson. Father in law of Renee Borne Thompson and Racheal Blauvelt Thompson. Son of the late Lena Decourt Thompson and Jerry Audubon Thompson. Brother of John “Pat” Thompson and Jeri Lyn Thompson Brown. Grandfather of Lena, Kristen, Cole and Blaine Thompson and Keely Francisco. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA for the past 65 years.
Mike was a veteran of the Army National Guard of Louisiana and served from 1963 until 1969. For 33 years he was a truck driver with Jefferson, Packard, Acme Truck line, Turner Industries and B & G Crane. He then retired from Nabors Offshore after 10 years of service.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Mothe Funeral Homes, 7040 Lapalco Boulevard, Marrero, LA on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 1:30 pm. Visitation will take place from 10:00 am until funeral time. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to West Jefferson Cancer Center in his name. To view and sign the online guestbook, please visit
www.mothefunerals.com
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