Darrin “Buster” Thompson went home to his Heavenly Father at the age of 52 on Sunday, February 28. Buster was born on January 16, 1969, in Nashville, Tennessee. Only Heaven will reveal how many people Buster touched. He never met a stranger and was loved by many. He loved his family, K5 Blazers, his dog Dewie, fishing, hiking, and camping. Darrin was a talented artist and passionate advocate for equality. 

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruby Robbins; his grandfather, Dossie Robbins; his mother, Marjorie Robbins-Thompson; his father, Robert C Thompson; his brother, Bobby Thompson; and sister-in-law, Tracy Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Thompson, his siblings Ronnie, Mike, Ricky, Randy, and Sissy, his children Brittany, Jamie, Nick, Sara, and Brody, his grandchildren Hayden, Kolsyn, and Rileigh, several cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless friends who he considered family.

No memorial service is immediately planned. The family will notify loved ones when a service is scheduled.