Troy William Thompson, III

Troy William Thompson, III, age 66, passed away on September 15, 2024.

Born July 1, 1958, in Thibodaux, Louisiana, Troy was a graduate of St. Joseph Elementary School, Edward Douglas White Catholic High School, and Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

Troy is survived by his wife of 44 years, Allison Gremillion Thompson; his mother, Alice Jones Thompson; his three loving children, Laura Leigh Thompson Buisson, OD (Cullen); Troy William Thompson, IV; John Macon Thompson (Candice); his three grandchildren, Allison Ann Buisson, Claire Catherine Buisson, and Beau Thomas Buisson. He is also survived by his siblings, Martha Thompson Thomassie (Tommy); Milly Thompson Eichler; T-Ben Thompson (Kim); brother-in-law, David Reece, Sr., brother-in-law, Dr. Scott Gremillion(Roberta);sister-in- law, Mary Ann Caillouet(Richard Mathis, PhD); sister-in-law, Laura Kingston(Kenneth); uncle ,Robert Thompson, Sr.(Kathy); aunt, JoAnn Thompson; aunt, Ann Daigle(Leslie),and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Troy was preceded in death by his father, Troy William Thompson, Jr; sister, Merle Ann Thompson Reece; paternal grandparents, Troy William Thompson, Sr., and Mildred Carter Thompson; maternal grandparents, James Claude Jones, Sr., and Merle Johnston Jones; in-laws, Ralph Herman Gremillion, PhD, and Ann Bolen Gremillion.

Among Troy’s passions were attending E.D. White football and LSU football games, traveling the world, attending concerts and plays, and hosting gatherings for family and friends. As a member of the Krewe of Chronos for 48 years, Troy was proud to reign as King Chronos LII in 2006. Fishing in Grand Isle and spending time with his family and friends there were among the happiest times of his life, which he lived to the fullest.

Troy worked cleaning construction job sites each summer during his teenage years, became a project manager after college, and eventually became president of Thompson Construction Company, which was founded by his father in 1958. Enjoying his long, successful career in the business, Troy contributed to constructing many important commercial buildings in the area and, more importantly, established many long-lasting relationships over the years.

His family deeply appreciates his devoted sitters, the caring staff at The Suites at Sugar Mill Point and Haydel Hospice, Dr. Daniel Naul, and the many friends, neighbors, and family members who visited and helped care for Troy.

A visitation will be held in his honor on Sunday, September 29, at Ordoyne Funeral Home (1489 St Patrick St.) from 4-6 pm.

Visitation will resume on Monday, September 30, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux from 9:30 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Internment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph Elementary School or Edward Douglas White Catholic High School.

Ordoyne Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.