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Walter Theodore 'Buster' Thompson III

Walter Theodore 'Buster' Thompson III obituary, Amite, LA

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Walter Thompson Obituary

Walter Theodore Thompson III, known to many as Buster, was born on June 7, 1932. Surrounded by his closest family, Buster left his life-long home in Hillsdale, LA for his eternal home in Heaven. Buster lived a happy and prosperous life with his wife, Bonnie Hoyt Thompson, with whom he'd celebrate his 66th wedding anniversary on June 23rd. Buster was an active supporter of the Hillsdale community as a member of the Hillsdale Tractor Pullers as well as a career dairyman. He was a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church. He served in the Airforce and fought in the Korean War. He was survived by his wife, Bonnie Hoyt Thompson; sister, Ramona Powers; nieces, Charel Kennedy and Ramona "Baby" Elam; great nieces, Megan Wagner, Sarah Savoy, and Carmen Elam; nephew, Billy Cox; great nephews, Chris Peairs and Hill Savoy, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces. Buster was blessed with "his girls" and their families, Jessica Dupepe (Greg), Jennie Perkins (Corey), Bonnie Jordan (Brooks), Brady, Emma Kate, Court, Kaul, Kade, Bennett, and Blinn. Buster was greeted in heaven by his parents, Walter and Rita Phillips Thompson; sister, Delores Thompson Cox; brothers in law, Frank Powers and Glenn Cox; nephews, Peavy Powers; father in law Charles Hoyt; brother in law and sister in law; Gene and Betty Hoyt Cox; and a special nephew, better known as a grandson, Blaine Milton. Pallbearers are Greg Dupepe, Brooks Jordan, Corey Perkins, Brady Milton, Court Milton, Chris Peairs, Hill Savoy, and Andy Miller. Visitation will be at Hillsdale Baptist Church 9 AM on June 12, 2018 with service beginning at 12 noon. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Robert Cemetery Fund, c/o Teddie Thompson, 9870 Hwy 441, Amite, LA 70422 or to Hillsdale Baptist Church, 3621 Highway 1045, Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 11 to Jun. 14, 2018.
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Sending my condolences and love to Aunt Bonnie, his family and Jess, Jennie, and Bonnie. You know I would have been there if I were able.. I will be praying for God to bless you, comfort you and sustain you through the coming year. Uncle Buster was such a good Christian man who was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all his friends and neighbors.

Rosa M. Turner

Neighbor

June 13, 2018

Ramona-Pal-Baby and Children-I just read of Uncle Busters passing-Just know that I Love All of You and I'm Always here for ALL OF YOU. Love and Prayers to All of You-Cindi Morgan Blades-Montpelier

Family

June 13, 2018

Aunt Bonnie-I just heard about Uncle Buster passing away. HE WAS A BIG MAN IN THIS WORLD-SO GOOD- AND TOOK CARE OF ALL HIS FAMILY AND OTHERS TOO. I know you are going to be lost without him. HE WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH. I LOVE YOU AUNT BONNIE-❤✝❤✝❤✝ Cindi Morgan Blades-Montpelier

Family

June 13, 2018

Bonnie, Ramona and family...Very saddened to read of Buster's passing. He was an icon in the Hillsdale Community. His surely was a life well lived. May you be comforted by the Lord who received Buster home
and loves all of you.

Glenda Sharkey

Friend

June 12, 2018

We are sorry to hear about Mr. Buster's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you now and in the days to come. God bless.

Noble & Cheryl Hughes Green

Acquaintance

June 12, 2018

So sorry for the families loss my prayers are with you all. Special prayers for Aunt Bonnie with Love & Care ❤. He was such wonderful caring family man.

Brenda Tynes

June 12, 2018

Bonnie, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers. Buster was such a great man.

Peggy Davis Ficklin

Family

June 11, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of the death of Buster. I would see him when I would go visit Aunt Rita and he was always fun to talk to about what he was doing on his dairy. He was such a wonderful man and I know he will be missed by many of his relatives and friends.

Lisa Kennedy

Family

June 11, 2018

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