Ernest Lloyd Thompson, 80, of Cottonwood died April 13. He was born October 19, 1923 in Trent County, Texas. He was a World War II veteran of the Air Force. He was a retired pilot for private airlines. Mr. Thompson was a Christian. He leaves his wife Marlene Kay Thompson; thr ee daughters, Cathy Hair, Tracy Baker and Nancy Thompson; a son, Lowell Thompson; fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Inurnment will be held at later date in the Williamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon.. Westcott Funeral was entrusted with these arrangements.