Arthur DeShawn Otis Thompson Obituary

The memory of Arthur DeShawn Otis Thompson (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on August 16, 2025 at the age of 42, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Annie Thompson and Christopher Joseph Bailey; his grandparents, Katie Hunt and Lawrence Thompson; his cousin Garard Jr.; his uncles, Garard Sr. (Joseph Bailey), Billy Finley and Freddie Bailey Jr.; his aunt Linda Bailey; his cousins, Terrell Deshawn and Terrence Devon; his uncles, Anthony Bailey and Ellery Prince Sr.; and his cousins, Shenece, Linda Bailey, Ellery Bailey Jr., Quintin Bailey and Anthony Reese Bailey Jr..

He is survived by: his sister Misa-Renee Thompson (Khrystoffer); his children, Rasheed Amir Robertson Thompson, Shurone Deshawn Thompson, Symir Deshawn Thompson, Kimora Ly Thompson and Romello Deshawn Thompson; his aunts, Tawanda Thompson and Melinda Thompson; his nieces and nephews, Khyrstoffer Jr., Kai'Meir Gerard, Koda Deshawn and Mia Renee Khryshawn; his sister Maryann Bailey; and his close friend Thaddus.

_________________________________________________, NOTE: DVD MEMORIAL TRIBUTE WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON, ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE OBITUARY, Arthur Deshawn Otis Thompson began his transition on August 16, 2025.