ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. Obituary for: THOMPSON, JOHN EDWARD Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Sdlidell, La. Died: Wednesday, June, 29, 2016 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgenweb.org/volunteers/copyright.shtml ======================================================================= THOMPSON, JOHN EDWARD February 12, 1950 - June 29, 2016 ========== A photo is available for this file. Please go to http://usgwarchives.net/la/sttammany/obits/dateobits/2016/st1606.htm and click to view list of photos. ========== John Edward “Ed” Thompson, 66, passed away peacefully at home with his devoted wife, family, and friends by his side on June, 29, 2016. Ed was born February 12th 1950, a son of John and Harriet Thompson. Ed received his Bachelor’s Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate Degree from Louisiana State University in 1987. Ed opened a law firm in Slidell in 1994. He specialized in litigation. Ed married Deborah Baldwin Thompson on November 22nd 1975. They recently celebrated 40 years together. Ed loved his family and adored his grandchildren. Ed was very active in his church. He loved to meet new people and was always quick to reach out to others. Ed loved cheering for LSU and has created a long legacy of dedicated tiger fans. Ed is survived by his wife Deborah Baldwin Thompson; his three sons, Jeremy E. (Natalie) of Houston TX, Gregory S. (Amy) of Arlington VA, and Adam A.W. (Amanda) of Slidell LA; sister, Susan Carol Thompson Weems (Edward) of Raleigh NC; five grandsons, Jonah, Micah, Zachary, Lucas, Aiden; one granddaughter, Endia; one nephew, Mason (Jessica) Weems. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 7th 2016 at 1:00 PM at New Horizon Calvary Chapel. Friends will be received Thursday at 12:00 noon at the Church. ===================