Melvin "Trae" Thompson

Melvin Thompson, affectionately known as Trae, a lifelong resident of New Braunfels, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday September 26, 2025, at the age of 55.
Born on August 9, 1970, in New Braunfels, Trae was the beloved son of Melvin Theodore Thompson Jr. and Josefa Rodriguez Thompson.
Trae spent life selflessly caring for his nieces and nephews and becoming a constant, loving presence to everyone. Trae had the biggest smile, the biggest voice and the loudest laugh that could light up any room. The impact of his presence will be deeply missed.
Trae was preceded in death by his father, Melvin T. Thompson Jr.; his sister, Lori Thompson; his paternal grandparents, Melvin and Naomi Thompson; his maternal grandparents, Antonio and Antonia Rodriguez; and his brother-in-law, Keith Nobles.
He is survived by his devoted mother, Josefa “Josie” Thompson; his brother, Michael Thompson and wife, Kim; his sisters, Yvonne Thompson-Maniez and husband, Chad, and April Nobles; his cherished nieces and nephews: Hunter Thompson and fiancé, Adriana Defazio, Kendrick Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, Norman Thompson, Ciara Thompson, Neiman Thompson, Kingston Maniez, Addisyn Maniez, Ryan Nobles, and great nephew Michael Landry Thompson. He also has an abundance of family including aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
A Celebration of Trae’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Freedom Fellowship Church. A reception will immediately follow in the Family Center at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Hope Hospice or any Cancer Foundation.
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