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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John
Ernie
Oct 22, 1931 — May 30, 2011
Obituary
John Ernie son of the late Lucille Ryerson Ernie and John H. Ernie was born at Oak Hill, Missouri, on October 22, 1931. He departed this life at his residence in Ellington, on May 30, 2011, having attained the age of 79 years, seven months and eight days.
On June 30, 1956 in Hernando, Mississippi, John was united in marriage to Carole Keaton and to this loving union two children were born. John was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne. John worked for Paramount Cap Factory for 19 years. In 1958 John moved to Ellington to oversee the construction of Paramount's new factory, serving as its first superintendent. John owned and operated Webb Creek Boat Dock from 1965 until 1996 when he turned that business over to his son Steven. John owned and operated Ernie's Sales and Services up to his death. John enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially turkey hunting. He enjoyed turkey hunting for over 40 years with his good friend, Mel Janis. John also enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He loved his dogs, and enjoyed watching hummingbirds and doves. He liked watching Cardinals Baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Cindy Jean Ernie Baker, two sisters, Della Faye Ernie and Bonnie Immekus, a daughter-in-law, Patricia Price Ernie and son-in-law, Denny Paul Baker.
John is survived by his wife Carole Ernie of Ellington, his son, Steven Ernie of Ellington, two grandchildren, Danielle Ernie and John Logan Ernie both of Ellington, two sisters, Darlene Bell and husband Stanley of Bourbon, MO, JoAnn Williamson and husband Gene of Sullivan, MO. John will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, June 2nd 11 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thursday June 2nd at 4 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
Minister: Jim Stewart
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society or safe Harbor Hospice, 101 Kingsbury Fredericktown, MO 63645
On June 30, 1956 in Hernando, Mississippi, John was united in marriage to Carole Keaton and to this loving union two children were born. John was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne. John worked for Paramount Cap Factory for 19 years. In 1958 John moved to Ellington to oversee the construction of Paramount's new factory, serving as its first superintendent. John owned and operated Webb Creek Boat Dock from 1965 until 1996 when he turned that business over to his son Steven. John owned and operated Ernie's Sales and Services up to his death. John enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially turkey hunting. He enjoyed turkey hunting for over 40 years with his good friend, Mel Janis. John also enjoyed gardening and working in his yard. He loved his dogs, and enjoyed watching hummingbirds and doves. He liked watching Cardinals Baseball. His greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
John was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Cindy Jean Ernie Baker, two sisters, Della Faye Ernie and Bonnie Immekus, a daughter-in-law, Patricia Price Ernie and son-in-law, Denny Paul Baker.
John is survived by his wife Carole Ernie of Ellington, his son, Steven Ernie of Ellington, two grandchildren, Danielle Ernie and John Logan Ernie both of Ellington, two sisters, Darlene Bell and husband Stanley of Bourbon, MO, JoAnn Williamson and husband Gene of Sullivan, MO. John will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Thursday, June 2nd 11 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Funeral Services: Thursday June 2nd at 4 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO
Minister: Jim Stewart
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society or safe Harbor Hospice, 101 Kingsbury Fredericktown, MO 63645
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