Kenneth V. Thompson

Kenneth V. Thompson, 84, Jackson, Ga., passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016, at his home. His wishes were to be cremated.
Kenneth Vernon Thompson was born in Lake Mills, Aug. 28, 1931, the first son of Joseph K. and Victoria (Nelson) Thompson. He was baptized and confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church.
Kenneth attended Lake Mills High School, and later entered the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. He re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in many locations throughout the world. It was during his time in the service that he met and married his wife, Betty Ruth. The couple raised four children: Dee, Ricky, Mark and Eric.
Following his military service, Kenneth was employed by Eastern Airlines in Atlanta, Ga., until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Ruth, Locust Grove, Ga.; son, John (Gaye) Larson, Mankato, Minn.; daughter, Dee Jones; sons: Ricky Thompson, Mark Thompson, and Eric Thompson; and his grandchildren, all from Georgia; three sisters: Sharon Gahman, Des Moines; Arleen (Edward) Novotny, Garretsville, Ohio; and Susan (Allen) Dolen, Bettendorf; two brotehrs: Roger K. (Cheryl) Thompson, Des Moines; and James (Kathy) Thompson, Lake Mills; and many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ronald W. Thompson; and brother-in-law, Francis (Tiny) Gahman.

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