Jeffrey Scott Thompson, age 47, died a sudden and tragic accidental death on Monday, June 20, 2011, in Mesquite, Texas. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 26 years, DeeAn, and six children: Ashley Lynn, Jenny, Jeffrey, Katy, Christy, and Amy. He is also survived by his mother, Joan Hustad Adamski, sisters Joyce Bruns and husband, Alan; and Janice McDonald and husband, Neil; his parents-in-law, Raymond and Marilyn Davis; brother-in-law, Marcus Davis and wife, Louise; sister-in-law, Shelli Girdler and husband, Bart; and nieces and nephews: Joshua (Anneliesse) and Ashley Bruns; Cassidy and Keaton McDonald; Madilyn and Hannah Davis; Landon Girdler; great-niece, Linnea Bruns. Service will be 11:00AM Saturday June 25, 2011 at Christian Center of Mesquite, 4401 E. Cartwright, Mesquite, TX. 75181. Family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00PM " 8:00PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Thompson Children'sScholarshipFund through The Crossing Baptist Church, 1060 Clay Mathis Rd., Mesquite, TX. 75181, 972-222-7070. Jeff was employed at Thompson Consulting Services, Inc., a company he founded in 1991. He tried to run his business the way he lived his life: with integrity, respect for others, and in a way to bring honor and glory to God. Jeff was a people-person. He enjoyed spending one-on-one time with family members. He took each of his children on a special Daddy vacation , as well as taking numerous family vacations. Jeff died in much the way he lived his life " helping his neighbor. He loved the Lord Jesus Christ and wanted to share Gods love with others in any way he was able. He was a great encourager and often met with friends and acquaintances to get to know them at a deeper level. He demonstrated his strong Christian faith and by helping others.Jeff understood that life is about relationships: First, our relationship with God, and then our relationships with others.He will be missed by all who knew him. The Thompson family is very appreciative of the overwhelming outpouring of prayer and support from family and friends. We deeply mourn his loss, but look forward to the day when believers everywhere are reunited with our Heavenly Father and we will see Jeff again in his heavenly home.