Marion- Ernest Dale Bloodworth, 58, passed away at 2:20pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Bloodworth was born in Marion on October 22, 1953 the son of Ernest Lloyd and Thelma Maetta (Schaubert) Bloodworth. He married Donna Farner on April 19, 1973 in Jackson, Missouri. She survives.
Survivors include his wife- Donna Bloodworth of Marion
Daughter- Bridget Bloodworth of OFallon, MO
Son- Cody Bloodworth of Marion
Grandchild- Avery Mann of OFallon, MO
Two Brothers- George (Annette) Bloodworth of Herrin
Bill (Jeneane) Bloodworth of Marion
Two Sisters- Marti (Randy) Emery of Marion
Brenda (Bill) Moake of Taylorville
He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; Jerry, Ronald and Leonard Bloodworth.
Funeral services for Mr. Bloodworth will be held at Grange Hall Baptist Church in Marion on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 1pm. There will be a visitation from 11am until the service hour at Grange Hall. Rev. Kevin McNeely will officiate. Burial will follow at Grange Hall Cemetery. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.