Funeral services for Kevin "Fuzzy" Thompson, 61 of Wakpala, SD will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Wakpala High School Gymnasium at 1:00 pm. An all night visitation will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022 at the Wakpala School Gym beginning at 5:00 pm with a wake service at 7:00 pm. Interment under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home will follow the service at St. Elizabeth's Cemetery, rural Wakpala.

Kevin "Fuzzy" Thompson was born in Eagle Butte, SD to Alvin Thompson Sr. and Harriet Two Hearts Thompson and began his journey in White Horse, SD.  He grew up in Mobridge, SD.  During his lifetime, he was very nomadic.  Living in various towns and cities across South Dakota.  His family always said that for someone who usually didn't have a car, he went more places than most, including Colorado, Florida, and Texas.  He traveled sometimes in a car, but mostly on foot.  He was an avid Denver Broncos fan.  Football was just something else to watch while he worked diligently on some art project he was doing at the time.

Fuzzy attended school in Mobridge and United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, ND.  He did work various jobs, but his livelihood was his talent of art, creating many pieces, which family, friends, and strangers alike have the privilege of owning.  He was always available to lend a hand and he made sure that people were taken care of.  His family said he was their "behind the scenes guy" doing the leg work to get things in order and cleaning up afterwards during any family events.  Even after his journey here on earth he continues to give.  The gift of sight will be received by one individual through the Dakota Lions Sight and Health Foundation.

Pallbearers:

Nathan Thompson, Logan Kosters, Conrad Wilkens, Coleman Eagle Elk, Keith Thompson, DJ Wright, Shaun Kihega, Cayden Thompson and Kristina Pourier.

Honorary Pallbearers:

The late Paul Touche, Jeff Cadotte Sr. , Joe Strongheart, Junior Howard, George Howard, Wayne Looking Back , Grace Thompson, Patty Jo McLaughlin, Joe and Ian Good Elk, Joey Weninger, Taylor Weninger, Iris Looking Back, Ben Eagle, Justin Flying Horse, Tim Flying Horse, John Flying Horse Jr., Tyrus Cadotte, Preston Cadotte, Wanda Cadotte, Averil Cadotte, and Lisa , Elizabeth Mellette and family, Toni Eagleman, Brenda Bone Club and family, Bubs Cadotte and family , Ronnie Traversie and family, Darrel Two Hearts, Greg Two Hearts, and Junior Kihega.  The family apologizes if they missed anyone as it was unintentional.

Riders: Sitting Bull Ridge riders, Troy Thompson, Coleman Eagle Elk, Jeff Cadotte and family

Fuzzy is survived by his siblings: Chip, Brian, Connie, Holly, and Galen Thompson.  His children: Shana Thompson, Tighson Lend His Horse, Keshia Yellow Horse, Ranson Yellow Horse, Tyanna Stevens, and Harley Morrison.  He has numerous grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Alvin Sr. and Harriet Thompson, his maternal and paternal grandparents, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandchildren.

The family would like to express a very special THANK YOU to the staff at Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck, ND and Mobridge Regional Hospital.