Obituary of Shelby "Gene" Thompson, Jr.

Graveside funeral services for Mr. Shelby "Gene" Thompson, Jr. are scheduled for 2 PM Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA, with Rev. Andy Myrick officiating. Mr. Thompson, a retiree of International Paper Company, passed away Monday, March 21, 2016, at the age of seventy-four. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Britt Thompson, of Bastrop; daughter, Cappie Griffin and husband Randy, of Sheridan, AR; son, Jeff Thompson, of Carl Junction, MO; sisters, Geneva Johnson, of Bastrop, Shirley Carroll, of Winnfield, LA, and Wanda Matlock and husband Marvin, of Marion, LA; brothers, Bill Thompson and wife Landa, of Texarkana, AR, and Mike Thompson, of Monroe, LA; grandchildren, Stephanie Tubbs and husband Zach, Shelby Fortenberry, Audry Thompson, and Jenna Thompson; great grandsons, John Ross Tubbs and Kagan Griffin; and host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his parents, Shelby and Ella Thompson, and a sister, Sandra Hayes. He dearly loved his family and was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Thompson retired from International Paper Company after a career spanning thirty-six years. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, from 5 - 7 PM at Golden Funeral Home.