Richard Leighton Thompson's Obituary
Richard Leighton Thompson passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, at the age of 46. He was the son of William Goodwin Thompson, Sr (deceased) and Kathleen Childress Thompson.
Leighton’s brother, William Goodwin Thompson, Jr. preceded him in death. He is survived by his sons, Tatem Leighton Thompson (partner Montanna Darlene Westbrook) and Avery Richard Thompson, his grandson, Niall Tate Thompson, and nephews, Dustin Breaux, and Dalton Thompson.
Leighton grew up in New Orleans. He excelled in sports at an early age. When Leighton was 8 years old, he was one of 6 Louisiana boys invited to compete in a regional NCAA swim meet at Athens, Georgia. In high school, he also competed in basketball, football, soccer, and track. He attended several high schools, one being NOCA, where he studied art. While at NOCA, his artwork was selected by the local jeweler and metal sculptor, Thomas Mann, for an environmental research project. Leighton had several careers, but, his true niche was plumbing. He successfully owned a franchise with HOME360 as a master plumber. He raised his family in Springfield, close to the Tickfaw River. He loved being outdoors on the river fishing and being with family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home at 2260 West 21St Avenue, Covington, Louisiana, Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at noon. Visitation will be held from 11am until 12pm. Internment will take place at St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St Benedict, Louisiana 70457. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Leighton’s name.
The Thompson family invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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