Kenneth Robert Thompson, Sr.

Kenneth Robert Thompson, Sr., of Louisville, Kentucky, passed away on November 9, 2026, in Louisville at the age of 48. He was born on March 31, 1978, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Kenneth graduated from Ahrens Jefferson County High School in 1997. He enjoyed working on cars and going to the gun range. Above all, he treasured spending time with his family, which remained the center of his life and the source of his greatest joy.

He is survived by his wife, Davida Burns-Thompson; his son, Kenneth Thompson; his step-daughter, Zha Woodberry; his mother, June Thompson; his sisters, Amanda Thompson and Kathy Peach; and his brother, Jimmy Thompson. He will be remembered with love by each of them and by all who shared in his life.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Thompson; his brother, Nickie Thompson; and his grandmother, Florence Ernst, lovingly known as Grams.

Visitation will be held on November 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest Louisville, 10304 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40272.

Kenneth will be remembered for the time he gave to those he loved, for the enjoyment he found in his interests, and for the place he held in the hearts of his family and friends. His memory will be cherished always.