SERVICES:  Friday, February 6, 2026

Graveside

11:00 a.m.

INTERMENT:  Mulberry Cemetery

VISITATION:  Friday, February 6, 2026

Graveside

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Graveside services for Mr. Newman Michael "Mike" Thompson, age 75, of Richton, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026 at Mulberry Cemetery in Richton.  Mr. Thompson passed from this life unexpectedly on February 3, 2026.  Serving as pallbearers will be Charles Thompson, Jeff Grant, Ethan Wright, Brian Lodrigues, Kyle Grant, and Brad Patton.

Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep love for his family.  He was a faithful member of Mulberry Missionary Baptist Church.  He was also a proud United States Army veteran where he served from 1968 to 1971 before he was honorably discharged. He devoted much of his life to caring for others and retired after 20 years of service as a medical driver with the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport.  Family brought Mr. Mike immense joy, and he treasured time spent with those he loved. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, finding peace and happiness in nature. His love for the outdoors was a defining part of his life and a source of comfort and fulfillment.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman and Eva Thompson; great-grandson, Bentley James Craig; and brother, Alfred Thompson.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Linda Thompson of Richton; children, Charles (Kim) Thompson of Gautier, Angela (Jeff) Grant of Richton, Bobbie (Brian) Lodrigues, and Jennifer (Brad) Craig, both of McHenry; grandchildren, Elisabeth Ashley Thompson, Brett Leigh Thompson, Michael Paul Thompson, Kyle Newman Grant, Alyssa Marie Grant, Jackson Roy Mouring, Kaley Rose (Dean) Webb, Ethan Robert Wright, Hannah Nicole (Harley) Shehorn, Scott Thomas Craig, and Dalton James Craig; and great-grandchildren, Clayton Louis Watson, Isaiah Thomas Shehorn, Evelyn Grace "Gracie" Shehorn, and Raeleigh Sayge Webb; brothers, Ken Thompson and Aaron (Betty) Thompson, both of Richton; sisters, Rose (Tom) Cox of Kosciusko and Cindy Grayson of Soso; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends who will forever cherish his memory.