Justin Michael

Thompson Sr.

July 30, 1985 - Oct. 24, 2018

SOUTH BEND, IN - Justin Michael Thompson Sr., 33, of South Bend unexpectedly left this life on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Justin was born on July 30, 1985 to Tina Farris-Talton and Billy E. Talton; they raised Justin with love. Justin “Bubba” was a lifetime resident of the South Bend/Mishawaka area. He attended both Riley and Adams High Schools where he was known for his bold and funny personality, and those gorgeous dimples. Justin was a family man. To the extent that he really dreamed of his whole family living in one big house together. Those family values were instilled into Justin by his loving parents. Justin effortlessly began putting those values to work on July 1, 2004 when he became a father to his son, Justin Thompson Jr. “JJ,” 14, followed by Alexis Thompson, 12, Kaylee Thompson, 6, Charlize Stewart, 6, and Cataleia Thompson, 2. Justin was a provider for his family and worked daily to ensure that they had not only their needs met, but that they wanted for nothing. He just married Toni Thompson on August 18, 2017. Justin leaves to cherish his loving memory: his Loving wife, Toni Thompson of Mishawaka, IN; all of his children; his mother, Tina (Mike) Emery of Huntington, IN; 3 brothers, Tony Talton of WA, Dion Gary and Roland (Laura) Talton both of South Bend, IN; 3 sisters, Dana Gary, Falani Talton, and Katie Talton all of South Bend, IN, 8 aunts, 6 uncles, along with a great host of cousins, extended family, and friends. A large God family! God Mothers, Anita Rossi, Theresa Murry, and Mary Cook; and God Father, Phil Rossi. Justin was preceded in death by his father, Billy E. Talton

10/27/2018 JFC