Thompson, David Leslie Graveside services for David Leslie Thompson, 72, of Longview, will be at a later date at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen. Cremation arrangements are by East Texas Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson died June 14, 2007, at his residence. Born January 10, 1935, in Harrison Township, Pa., he was a U.S. Army veteran, having retired as a lieutenant colonel. Survivors include his wife, Melita Thompson; son, Frank Thompson; and daughter, Carmen Strohecker. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 6/23/2007.