Michael Derrick Thompson was born to the percentage of James Ray and Rosie Lee Thompson in Dallas, TX. He received his formal education in the Dallas Independent School District.

Michael labored as a skilled factotum while residing in Dallas, TX. He later relocated to Bremond, TX , where he continued his labor.

He was preceded in death by both parents James Ray & Rosie Lee Thompson, brother Larry Johnson, sister Marva Ruth Marshall, granddaughter Ja'Zharia Carlisa Scott.

Michael leaves to cherish his memories daughter Amy Smith; grandson Ja'Brelon Garner; granddaughter Ja'Niya Scott; (5) brothers: Alvin (Shirley) Johnson, Darryl (Pamela) Watley, Dennis (Linda) Thompson, Duncan (Sharon) Thompson and Carnell Thompson; (4) sisters: Shelia (Howard) Holland, LaWanda (Albert) Morgan, Cassandra Thompson, Barbara Clater; (1) aunt Della Scott along with a loving host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.