Robert Samuel Thompson's Obituary
Robert Samuel Thompson died on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 of cancer, at home, with his family. Mr. Thompson was a most beloved husband to Renee Bacon Thompson.
He was born in New Orleans on November 23, 1952, and raised in Harahan, Louisiana. He was held in highest regard by his 6 children Jacob Thompson, Nathan Thompson, Brian Thompson, George Ackel, III, Alana Ackel Tallo, and Adam Ackel. He was the devoted Grandfather of Blakely Thompson, Brandon Tallo, Blayre Tallo, Adam Ackel, Jr., Austin Ackel, Alton Ackel, & Alexandra Ackel.
Mr. Thompson was a graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie. He went on to pursue a career with Delta Airlines, retiring after 32 year of service. He touched the lives of all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
He was the son of the late Margaret Thompson and Samuel Thompson. Brother of Carol Schmidt, Raymond Thompson and the late Jack Thompson.
The family would like to express its deepest gratitude to Journey Hospice of Covington for their kind and dedicated service.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 3:00 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433.
A wake is scheduled for Friday, July 11, 2008 from 6-9:00 PM with visiting hours beginning Saturday at 1:00 PM.
Interment will follow services at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens in Covington.
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