Ernest E. Grounds

Herrin-Ernest E. Ernie Grounds-83, died 6:51 A.M., Thursday, September 25, 2003 at Herrin Hospital. Ernie was born September 22, 1920 in Logan, Illinois to Clarence & Lillian (Bristow) Grounds. He married Evelyn Edwards on February 12, 1940 at Marion, Kentucky. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Grounds retired from Freeman Coal Company where he worked as a miner. He was a member of the Herrin First Baptist Church and a US Army WWII veteran, having served with the 29th infantry. He was awarded both the Bronze Star & Purple Heart. He was also a member of the UMWA. Survivors Include: His Wife: Evelyn Grounds of Herrin Daughter & Son In Law: Nancy & Edward Wayne Johnson of Freeman Spur Daughter & Son In Law: Janice & Artie Phillips of Herrin Son & Daughter In Law: Frank & Helen Grounds of Benton Son & Daughter In Law: Todd & Elizabeth Grounds of Herrin 15 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren Brother & Sister In Law: A.W. & Louise Grounds of Ferges Brother & Sister In Law: Bill & Juda Grounds of Marion Brother & Sister In Law: Larry & Marilyn Grounds of Herrin Sister: Pauline Frick of Marion Sister: Audrey Haynes of Marion Sister & Brother In Law: Dorthella & Luther Youngblood of Herrin Sister & Brother In Law: Mary & Joe Cockburn of Johnston City Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Elroy & Richard Grounds, three sisters, Maude Oglesby, Betty Oliver & Arietta Morris. Funeral Services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 29, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Rev. Paul E. Tirey & Rev. Roger Teal will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Military rites will be performed at graveside by the Herrin American Legion & VFW Post. Visitation will be Sunday, September 28, 2003 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorials donations may be made to the Herrin Community Food Pantry or the Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available and donations accepted at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.