Shaun P. Thompson

Shaun P. Thompson, 37, of Keithville, LA passed away Thursday, September 12, 2019 at WK Pierremont surrounded by family, friends and battle buddies. Shaun was born on April 18, 1982 in Nacogdoches, TX. He grew up in the Desoto Parish area and graduated from Mansfield High School in 2000. His childhood dream of becoming a soldier came true when enlisted in the Louisiana National Guard at the age of 17 and proudly served his country through 2 tours in Iraq. In 2016, he was medically retired from the guard and was currently pursuing a degree at BPCC in Computer Technology. He loved hunting, fishing, drawing, grilling, woodworking, music, and was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys Fan! He loved his family and honestly just loved people in general. He always saw the good in every person he met. He made an impact on everyone that he knew and you just couldn't help but love him. He was always there to support his family and friends in whatever they needed. Over the last week, I have heard him referred to as many things but a few that stood out the most were an amazing leader, a great friend, a brother, a loved and respected member of the Guard, a commanding presence, a mentor, a role model, a hard-ass, a smart-ass, loyal, funny, dedicated, but above all....One Hell of a Soldier!! To me, he was more than my husband. He's my protector, my team mate, my teddy bear, and my very best friend! I am so thankful he was mine for the time God allowed me to have him. Shaun is preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Diane Hyde; biological father, Kenneth P. Thompson; grandmother, Doris Pickens; grandfather, William Pickens; and fur baby, Bailey B. Mojo. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 8 years, Jessica Thompson; son, Shaun A. Thompson (17); daughter, Avery N. Thompson (7); brothers, Brent Thompson and wife Amanda, Daron Chaney and wife Vivian, and Joseph Chaney; sister, Donna Chaney; father, Rusty Chaney and wife Susie; brother-in-law, Taylor Wateska and wife Gemma; father-In-Law, Butch Smith; mother-in-Law, Lollie Simmons; many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, neighbors, and friends; and his fur babies, Venus and Izzy. Visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Rose-Neath Southside. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Summer Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Smith officiating. Burial will follow at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA. Pallbearers will be CPT William Hall-Company Commander, SPC Dakota Calhoun-Team Leader, SSG Robert Rodgers-Squad Leader, SSG Brandon Richter-Chaplains Assistant, SSG Danny Stutzmen (Retired)-Platoon Sergeant, SGT Jon Michael Miller-Squad Leader, and SSG Mark Herring-Training NCO. The family would like to give a special thanks to the ICU staffs at WK South and WK Pierremont, first responders from Caddo Parish Fire District 4, Summer Grove Baptist Church, Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, and the Patriot Guard.