ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THOMPSON, CHARLES DAVID 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: St.Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, St. Mary, La.

Published Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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THOMPSON, CHARLES DAVID 
7/1/1930 ~ 5/6/2011

Longtime resident of New Iberia, Charles David Thompson passed away May 6, 2011 
with his family by his side in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his wife, of 56 years, the former Dorothy Morgan; four 
children; 13 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren, Kathryn "KayCee" 
Cruzen of Houston (Will, Connie, Brooks and Leah), Lori Smith of Dallas (Lindsay 
and Taylor), Dave Thompson of The Woodlands (Mike, David, Cassie and Becky) and 
JoRhetta Allred, also of Houston (Laura, Mallory and Hanna); and great 
grandchildren, Zoe Tanner and Ali Gail.

Mr. Thompson was born July 1, 1930 in Elizabeth, Louisiana, the only child of 
Charles Virgil Thompson and Blanche Elma Sargent. He spent much of his young 
life camping with his friends while earning the rank of Eagle Scout; he was able 
to pass along this love for the outdoors to his family, as they are all avid 
campers today. His patriotism transitioned from Eagle Scout to the military as 
he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a 
member of the American Legion.

His respect for education was evident throughout his life as he received his 
Bachelor's degree in 1950 from SLI (now University of Louisiana at Lafayette) 
and completed his Master's degree in 1955 at Louisiana State University. 
Teaching was his passion; he served 42 years as an educator - principal, 
supervisor, history and English teacher, counselor, and coach - most of which 
was in Iberia Parish. After retiring from public education, he served as 
principal of St. Joseph School in Jeanerette and teacher/counselor at Hanson 
Memorial High School in Franklin. He and his wife both retired to Houston, Texas 
in 2000. He further pursued his love of learning through reading and religious 
studies. He was a member of the LSU Alumni Association and loved everything LSU!

A memorial service for Mr. Thompson will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 13, 
2011, at The Forum, Cypress Creek Christian Church, Spring, Texas. In lieu of 
flowers, the family has requested donations be made to St. Jude Research 
Hospital

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