Davis Madison Thompson III, known by those who knew and loved him as dad, granddad, and Davey, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, March 18, 2023 in the Ron Smiley Memorial Chapel of HANSARD FAMILY with Greg Corona officiating. Inurnment in the Friona Cemetery by HANSARD FAMILY Funeral Home of Friona.

Davey is most known for his great personality, sense of humor, ability to interact with others, and truly infectious smile. He was a peacemaker and was very much a people person. Davey was born in Plainview, Texas on July 1, 1944. Davey graduated from Friona High School in 1963, and he married Pamela Dollar from Dimmit in 1964. He also worked as a farmer on the family farms, became a business owner of a beneficial ladybug service, and was an entrepreneur in wholesale and retail sales. He was with Nunn Electric in Amarillo, Texas for over 20 years. While living in West Texas, he worked in management for Family Dollar and Dollar General. He loved gardening and being outdoors. Davey loved his family, and he retired and moved to Estacada, Oregon where he helped raise his three youngest grandchildren. Later, he also assisted in the care of his mother while she was in assisted living in Canby, Oregon. He was always available to help others and was a wonderful volunteer. Davey was a volunteer high school tennis coach who was recognized for his service in promoting physical activity and wellness by Oregon Governor Theodore R. Kulongoski in 2010. Davey also enjoyed playing in tennis tournaments with his brother, Terry.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Cirillo; his father, Dave M. Thompson II; his stepmother, Beth Thompson, and a stepsister, Carol Stapp.

Davey is survived by his stepmother, Norma Thompson, four sons: Brandon and his wife, Kelly; Tawny and his wife, Julia; Jeffery and his wife, Klicia; and Davis Thompson IV. He has 12 grandchildren: Stephanie; Christopher and his wife, Sasha; Seth and his wife, Amber; Connor; Madison; Kordell and his wife, Thayane; Jared and his wife, Ella; Megan; Mathias; Brittany Maloy and her husband, Dustin; Ciarra Thompson and her partner, Zachery Hobson; and Davis Thompson V; and three great grandchildren: Riker and Oliver Maloy and Theodore Thompson. Davey is also survived by four sisters: Dinah Thompson, Marsha Cline, Betty Jean Seider, Janie Malloy, and a brother, Terry Lee Thompson and his wife Mary; and four stepbrothers: James Hodges and his wife, Mary; John Robert (Bobby) and his wife, Jean; and Autry Craig Hodges and his wife, Vaughann, and Lonny Joe Coffey and his wife, Karen. He is also beloved by eight nieces and nine nephews: Cary Thompson (Jennifer); Randy Thompson (Valerie);Tracy Thompson (Sandra); Jolie Rutledge (Nate); Scheid Hodges (Devon); John J Hodges (Sarajane ); Francie Gust; Rhett Cline (Keri); Tara-Jill Cline-Smith (Anthony); Ashley Cline; Lauren Hodges (Cory Parker); Emily Hodges (Jeremy Motley) Travis Thompson (TJ Winkle); Angela Thompson; Kelsey Park (Michael), Noah Able, and Ellery Able.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friona Cemetery Association, PO Box 823, Friona, Texas 79035.

In addition to the online register book at hansardfamily.com, a private family printable and downloadable social media site has been created where people can leave messages, short memorable stories, and photos at https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/nhyrDFza. We encourage you to do both. His father's Kudo board is https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/ybUa7Qi8. Davey will always be loved, remembered, and missed by many.