Kenneth Aaron "Pap" Thompson entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday evening, February 20, 2018. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at Downs Funeral Home on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 200p.m.

Kenneth was born in Cass County, Texas on September 11, 1928 to William Virgil and Minnie Ethel Clayton Thompson. He grew up in the Queen City, Texas area along with his nine siblings.

As a young man, Kenneth served his country in the United States Air Force. Following his service in the military, he was employed by the Caddo Parish School Board working in the maintenance department until his retirement. While this was his career and his livelihood, his heart was on the land where he spent his free time working cows, fixing fences, baling hay and the like.

Kenneth was a long time member of the First Baptist Church of Waskom, Texas where he was known for his sweet playful spirit and his amazing skill in making divinity.

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Zula Vail Thompson; children, W.C. Thompson, Dennis Thompson and wife, Alison, Nelda Pacheco and husband, Tony, Tina Hable and husband, Raymond, and Lela Mayfield. He also leaves behind a host of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Preceding him in death is one son, Doug Thompson.

The family would like to thank the staff of Heritage Hospice and Oakwood House, their kindness and loving care has been a precious blessing.