Reid Arnold Thompson

Reid Arnold Thompson, 93, of DeRidder, LA, passed away on December 23, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cramerton, North Carolina, on June 16, 1931, to John and Rachel Kitchen Thompson.

 Reid Thompson’s hobbies included traveling and mainly spending time with family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 71 years: Frieda Warden Thompson of DeRidder, LA., Four children: Kahlan Gouley and Terry of Midland, TX, John Thompson and Terri of DeRidder, LA, and Debra Doyle and Gary of Merryville, LA, and Tera Cromeens and Scott of Fort Worth TX. Eight grandchildren, Nineteen Great-Grandchildren, and Two Great-Great Grandchildren, his siblings: Steve Thompson, Kay Dakota, Melton Thompson, and Joyce Thompson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings; Vernon Thompson, Billie Thompson, Bon Thompson, Melvin Thompson, Richard Thompson, Gene Thompson, John Thompson JR., and Arngail Thompson.

A Funeral Service will be held in the chapel, of Myers- Colonial Funeral Home at 1:00PM on Friday December 27, 2024. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00PM. Don Snider will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Travis Thompson, Jarad Doyle, Dylan Doyle, Logan Doyle, Tyler Gear, and Carl Blackmon. The burial will take place in Bivens Cemetery in Merryville, LA following the funeral service.

 On behalf of the family, they would like to thank Caregivers Sydnie, Toni, and St. Joseph’s Hospice for taking such great care of the Thompson family.