Ernest Allen Thompson

Ernest (Ernie) Allen Thompson, 69, of Old Fort went home to live with Jesus on Thursday, September 18, 2014. Thanks to the care of hospice and many supporters, Ernie was able to live at home until his passing.

Ernie was born on December 8,1944 to Fred Leroy Thompson and Verona Marie Thompson in Dunkirk, New York. Ernie and his wife Pat Perry Thompson, of Brevard, North Carolina, have called McDowell County home for over 35 years.

Ernie was well known for being a successful entrepreneur. Two of his businesses were the Cue and Cushion Family Billiards in Marion and later the P.G.Trader in Pleasant Gardens. He was known for being honest and fair with everyone. He loved having great conversations and fun with everyone! He shot pool like a pro and he was one of the all time traders. He had an extensive knowledge of the value of tradable goods. Ernie loved people and he could talk to anyone, whether it was an intellectual conversation or passing the time of day. The success of each business was found in Ernie’s unique personality.

Ernie loved his God, his wife, his children, and his grandchildren. He was a veteran of the US Army. He also loved life: fishing, target practice, a game of nine-ball, ping-pong, golf, motorcycle rides, a day on the lake, poker games with buddies, Jeopardy, a good ball game, a sunset at Tybee, making a difference at the end of the day, and the 23rd Psalm. Ernie was a serious prankster and he enjoyed laughing at the victim of his many pranks.

Ernie is survived by his wife Pat Perry Thompson, two sons, a daughter, and six grandchildren. His son Bob is married to Annabelle. Their children are Ryan, Bryce, and Rayne Thompson of Deland, FL. His daughter Lauri Thompson St. Pierre of Evans Mills, NY is married to Ben St. Pierre. They have a son Gunnar St. Pierre. His son Brandon Thompson, wife Kim and children Mackenzie and Everly Thompson, live in Marion, NC.

Many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews are survived by Uncle Ernie.

Ernie has two surviving sisters and their husbands. One sister, Bea Morrison and husband Al, live in Westfield, NY. His other sister Mary Coronato and husband Rocky, live in Salem, SC.

Ernie is predeceased by his mother and father and one brother, Charles (Chuck) Thompson of NY.

A celebration of Ernie’s life and his home going will be on Saturday, September 27, 2014. The visitation will be at 3:00 and the memorial at 4:00 at Friendship Baptist Church, 100 Pine Cove Rd. Old Fort, NC 28762.

Thank you ALL for the love and prayers given to Ernie and his family. We know that this most difficult journey has been bathed in the love of God.