Raymond "Ray" Thompson

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Vincent Funeral Home, honoring the life of Ray Howard Thompson, 85, who passed away on December 14, 2025, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Darrin Thompson, Scott Thompson, Joseph Thompson, Peter Thompson, Donovan Thompson, and Stuart Mouton. Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Mouton and Dave Barras.

A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:00 AM until the time of services. A rosary will be prayed at 1:00 PM.

Ray Thompson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and respected engineer, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 14, 2025. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force and a leader in the maritime industry, Ray’s life was marked by service, adventure, and devotion to family. He shared his zest for life through countless journeys, from the bayous of Louisiana to the depths of the ocean.

Ray will be remembered most for his unwavering love for Lois, his wife of 59 years, and for the joy and wisdom he gave to his children, grandchildren, and all who knew him. His legacy of integrity, innovation, and love will live forever.

He is survived by his wife, Mary “Lois” Thompson; two sons, Darrin Keith Thompson and his wife, Angie of Houma, and Scott Matthew Thompson and his wife, Samantha Hollier Thompson of Katy, TX; seven grandchildren, Donovan Thompson and his wife Kate, Joseph Thompson, Peter Thompson, Sydney Thompson, Drew Thompson, Emily Thompson, and Eleni Marceaux and her husband Collin; and four great grandchildren, Kambrie Thompson, Aric Thompson, Alora Marceaux, and Eli Marceaux.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard Thompson and the former Arlene Anna Letendre; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Ethel and Harold Mouton, Warren and Penny Barras, Carrol Barras, Rose Barrassiter, and sister, Beatrice Oubre.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Nursing Specialties (NSI) and nurse Lacey Carrigee for their professionalism, dedication, and compassionate care. We would also like to recognize Ray’s home care person, Marsha Menard, for her kindness, compassion, and devoted care.

Following services, a gathering of friends and family will take place at St. Theresa's Catholic Church Community Center, 101 N. Leonard Ave. Abbeville La. 70510, from 3:30 PM until 5:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers , donations may be sent to St. Jude's Hospital or Alzheimer's association.

All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.