Nathan Denver Thompson

The family and friends of Nathan Denver Thompson are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on Sept. 25, 2019, at the age of 81.
Nathan was born in Iota to Jessie L. Thompson and Dorsina Bergeaux Thompson on Dec. 30, 1937.
Nathan worked as a house painter. He loved being outdoors, especially when he was fishing. Nathan also loved traveling, dancing, singing, reading, and collecting Elvis memorabilia. Most of all Nathan loved the time he was able to spend with all his family and friends.
Nathan was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Nathan is survived by his son, Jessie Thompson (Kim) of Stamford, Connecticut; his three daughters, Cynthia Tate (Timothy) Sulphur, Christine Thompson of Crowley, and Noamie Thompson of Lake Charles; his two sisters, Margie Thompson of Sulphur and Pat Thompson Meaux of Baton Rouge; his 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Nathan was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Dorsina Thompson; his beloved wife, Joyce C. Thompson; his two sons, Nathan James Thompson I and Frankie Thompson.
Funeral services for Nathan Denver Thompson, 81 of Crowley, were held at the Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m.
Burial followed in Hanks Cemetery in Crowley.
Carrying Nathan to his final resting place in Hanks Cemetery were Tyler Hargrave, Diego Conde, Josh Mitchell, Nathan Thompson II, and Frankie Thompson.
Honorary Pallbearers were Jessie Thompson III and Xander Christophe.
A gathering of family and friends was held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings on Friday, Sept. 27, from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. until the time of his funeral service.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.