Kent Alan Thompson

Kent Alan Thompson, age 62, went to be with his Lord and Savior, June 4, 2026, while at Mercy Pittsburg. Kent had lived in several areas but always considered SE Kansas his home. He arrived in this world on August 3, 1963, in Joplin Missouri to Lyndon and Mary Lou (Bertella) Thompson. He attended Elementary and Jr. High School at Cherokee Attendance Center and graduated from Southeast High School. He also attended Pflugerville High School for one year while his parents were working there. He attended Pittsburg State University and while there met Theresa Sharp. They married and from that union had two daughters. They later divorced. Kent had many endeavors during his short lifetime, beginning with Sonic. He began working at Sonic in Pittsburg during his high school years, ending up as the Manager. He was also a photographer. He loved making memories for people, during weddings, parties and other events. Later in his life he reunited with a high school sweetheart, Patricia (Patty Meyer) Soucy. After a short reunion they married on December 24, 2012. During this time his family increased, and he became a Papa and eventually a Great Grandpa. He was greatly loved by all the Grands and Greats. Kent was a member of the Cherokee Methodist Church in Cherokee for the past several years. He helped however he could, while his health allowed. There are so many more things to add to this obituary about Kent, and the wonderful things he did for his loved ones. Especially, for his wife Patty. Together they cared for each other with great love. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lyndon & Mary Lou Thompson, grandparents, William & Mary Bell Bertella, Joe Carl & Faye Thompson, several aunts and uncles. This caring, giving Husband, Son, Father, Brother, Papa, Uncle & Friend leaves behind his wife, Patricia, children: Eletha Thompson (Jake), Kimberlee Yassa (Edward), Bonus Son, Eric Soucy (Brandy). He is also survived by five grandchildren, Braston, Hannah, Harlee, William & Brielle. One brother, Mark Thompson (Terri), several nieces and nephews There will be a Celebration of Life for Kent, Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cherokee Methodist Church, 312 W. Magnolia, in Cherokee. He is an organ donor and will be cremated and laid to rest at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Family to help offset expenses or to the Cherokee Methodist Church of Cherokee, KS.

Kent Alan Thompson

August 3, 1963 - June 4, 2026