Paul S Thompson

On December 6, 2022, Paul Shuford Thompson, a loving husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 79. Paul graduated Male High School in 1962, then served in the National Guard and Air Force Reserves for 7 years. He was a hard worker, spending 31 years at Naval Ordnance and 18 years at Batesville Casket.

Paul was an avid car enthusiast. He loved NASCAR, drag racing, car shows, car cruises, and was a member of National Street Rod and Louisville Street Rods for over 25 years. He loved working LSR Shows at Iroquois Park and attending the NSRA Street Rod Nationals in Louisville.

As a person of faith and a Christian, he attended Carlisle Ave. Baptist where he met his future wife Ruth Ann. He later became a member at Highview Baptist for over 45 years, serving as a deacon, choir member, and Sunday School teacher.

Paul loved the outdoors and working with youth as a Boy Scout leader with Troop 461, and helped start Cub Scout Pack 499.

Paul is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, sons Todd (Phoebe) and Nathan (Julie), and five grandchildren—Janey, Finnegan, Carter, Chase, and Samuel.

A visitation in honor of Paul will be held at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven Funeral Home 4400 Bardstown Road Louisville, Kentucky 40218 on Wednesday December 14, 2022 from 3PM-8PM. A funeral service will be held the following day on December 15, 2022 at 12PM.