Obituaries:  Carlton Bennett Thompson, Sabine Parish       T-512
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Jan 22, 1997
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net




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Carlton Bennett Thompson

  Funeral services for Carlton Bennett Thompson, 53, of Many, were
held Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997, at New Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Officiating was Rev. Clois Rodgers. Interment was at New
Jerusalem Cemetery, under the direction of Thomas Mortuary.

  Mr. Thompson died Monday, Jan. 6, at his home in Many. After
graduating from High School, he attended Grambling College for
three years, and later decided to go into the Army. While in
service, he served in Germany, Korea, and back to Germany. He
received a Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal,
Sharpshooter M-14 Medal, and Expeditionary Medal.

  While in service, he married Shirley Moore, and to that union,
one child was born, Carlton Bennett Thompson Jr. He later married
Bessie Louise Taylor, and to that union, two daughters were born,
Lawanika Shinette Thompson, and Karcanda Grant.

  We loved him, but God loved him best.

  He was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Thompson.

  Mr. Thompson is survived by two daughters, Lawanika Shinette
Thompsopn of Many, and Karcanda Grant of Fort Stewart, Ga.; two
sons, Carlton Bennett Thompson Jr. of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Brian
Lynch of Natchitoches; one son-in-law, Miles Grant of Fort
Stewart, Ga.; one sister, Wadie LaVerne Thomas of Many; one
sister-in-law, Rose Thompson of Many; 8 grandchildren; a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

  To one very special friend who stood by him and helped take care
of him when he was ill, Mr. Jerland Bush, the family would like
to say thank you Jerland, for a job well done.