David H. Thompson was born August 18, 1949, to Peter Thompson and Armanda Haskins-Thompson.
A life-long resident of Orange, Texas, David graduated from Stark High School in 1968. While there, he was a member of the choir and played football. He also attended Lamar Institute of Technology and became a certified welder.
For 23 years, he was employed with Gulf/Chevron Chemical as an operator and in the lab.
An ordained Deacon, David served in various capacities within the church and community. He was Scout Master of Boy Scouts of America’s Troop 420 for nearly two decades.
David was beloved by many, and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Peter Thompson II, Phillip Moore, and Samuel Thompson, and his sisters Sharon Thompson and Marion Walker.
David is survived by his wife of 50 years, Emma Thompson. His sons David Thompson, Peter Thompson, and Cuthbert Louis; and daughters Elizabeth Thompson and Litasha Barnes (Sherman). His sisters Dorothy Patton and Lula Thomas. Granddaughter Jameah Thompson and Goddaughter Pamela Jones-Green (Ronald). And a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church (512 W. John Ave. Orange, Texas 77630) at 1:00pm. A viewing will begin at 11:30am.
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