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We are saddened this week by the news of a tragic accident involving third generation Mississippi Bluesman Lil’ Dave Thompson. It is a huge loss for the Blues world! Dave was killed when he was thrown from his van in a traffic accident this week as he was returning from a show. From his booking agent Doug Tackett at Road Dawg Touring Co:

“It is with great sadness that I write you all today that Lil’ Dave Thompson was killed in a car accident early morning, Sunday, February 14, 2010. He was travelling home after playing the Blues Bash at Fiery Ron’s in Charleston, SC on his final day of a very successful tour. The band was driving toward Greenville, MS when the van struck a hole in the road, veered into gravel and lost control. Lil’ Dave will be greatly missed by me personally. It has been an honor & blessing to represent such a genuine talent and wonderful person.”

Lil’ Dave is survived by his children: David Jr. (20), Danielle (19), Shequeena (18), Shirleiah (16) and Destiny (13); sisters Patricia, Barbara Denise (twin sister), Jennifer and Pasty Thompson, Zenovia Henderson and Rose Marie Richmond; and brothers John, Sam, Elijah Allen and Tyrone Thompson.

The funeral for Lil’ Dave Thompson will be at 2:00pm Saturday February 27th, 2010, at Bell Grove Mission Baptist Church, 1301 BB King Rd. Indianola, MS 38751

A support fund has been set up by the family of Lil’ Dave Thompson. Contributions to the family can be mailed to: Community Bank, PO Box 28, Indianola, MS 38751 or  by wire transfer to routing # 084204301
for the benefit of Dave “Lil’ Dave” Thompson  c/o John Thompson

A complete bio of Thompson is available on his website at:  www.lildavethompson.com