Before graduating high school, Ernie joined the Navy and served in WWII. Later, he married his wife Joyce, started their family and began work at Anderson Hardware in Havelock. He later struck out on his own and began Griffin's Appliance Service. He participated in youth activities including coaching Midget Football and involved in Boy Scouts for many years. Ernie enjoyed volunteering at the VA Hospital Popcorn stand and was a member of the VFW, WSI and American Legion Post 3. He spent his free time building birdhouses, hunting and fishing.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 72 years Joyce; children: Roger, Randy and Connie Roberts; three grandchildren: Sarah Ziegler, Eric Griffin and Kristy Shanks; seven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Cathy
There will be no services held.
Memorials are suggested to Children's Zoo or your favorite charity
Before graduating high school, Ernie joined the Navy and served in WWII. Later, he married his wife Joyce, started their family and began work at Anderson Hardware in Havelock. He later struck out on his own and began Griffin's Appliance Service. He participated in youth activities including coaching Midget Football and involved in Boy Scouts for many years. Ernie enjoyed volunteering at the VA Hospital Popcorn stand and was a member of the VFW, WSI and American Legion Post 3. He spent his free time building birdhouses, hunting and fishing.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 72 years Joyce; children: Roger, Randy and Connie Roberts; three grandchildren: Sarah Ziegler, Eric Griffin and Kristy Shanks; seven great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Cathy
There will be no services held.
Memorials are suggested to Children's Zoo or your favorite charity
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