David Paul Thompson was born May 3, 1952, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, to James Lincoln and Wahseal Marie Smith Thompson. He went to be with his Lord and Savior September 21, 2021, in Owasso, Oklahoma, at the age of 69 years. David was reared and educated in Owasso, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Owasso High School Class of 1970. He was married September 12, 1969, at Central Baptist Church in Owasso to Debra McMillan. He spent most of his working life as a master carpenter. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, fishing, shooting guns, and taking road trips. David was known to be an animal whisperer and could get any animal to do just as he wanted. At the same time, he was known to make animals quite chubby. He couldn’t stand for any person or animal to go hungry. He had a way of “finding money people must have dropped” if he noticed they were skimping on a meal. Of course, no one knew this except him and God, because he didn’t let his right hand know what the left hand was doing. He often came across as gruff to people, and moderately sarcastic, but his heart and love for people really was golden…he just kept that part private. He was truly a character that kept everyone on their toes, but when he revealed the tender parts of his heart, it could be seen just how much God used him to help others. He was especially fond of his role of “Poppa” to his grandchildren. David loved God with all his heart, soul, and mind. You can find insight to his journey on his blog at ashepherdsboy.com . Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include:
His wife: Debi
Children; Micah Thompson and wife Carrie
Gator Thompson
Garen Thompson and wife Tina
Laural Proffitt and husband Dustin
Anna Moroney and husband Alex
Grandchildren; Ashley, Ryan, Blake, Kyle, Holli, Ami, Brittani, Tristin,
Rebekah, Abigayle, Nathan, Hazel, and Koda
Great grandchildren; Parker, Callum, and two on the way
Brother; James Thompson
Sister; Dorothy Martin and husband Archie
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Paul Thompson.
His wife: Debi
Children; Micah Thompson and wife Carrie
Gator Thompson
Garen Thompson and wife Tina
Laural Proffitt and husband Dustin
Anna Moroney and husband Alex
Grandchildren; Ashley, Ryan, Blake, Kyle, Holli, Ami, Brittani, Tristin,
Rebekah, Abigayle, Nathan, Hazel, and Koda
Great grandchildren; Parker, Callum, and two on the way
Brother; James Thompson
Sister; Dorothy Martin and husband Archie
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Paul Thompson.
Funeral service will be held 11:00 Thursday, September 30, 2021, at The Refuge Owasso with Pastor Scott Carlson officiating. Private family disposition will be held at a later date. The family requests memorial contributions be made to The Refuge Owasso, P.O. Box 1281, Owasso, Oklahoma, 74055. Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso.
