Ernest Emery

Ernest A. Emery, 82 of Mt. Vernon, IN, passed away Sunday January 24, 2015 at Deaconess Hospital. He was born October 26, 1933 in Spotsville, KY the son of Ernest and Irene (Powell) Emery. He married Janice Thompson on May 25, 1973.

Ernie had worked at B & W and retired from B & M Plastics in Mt. Vernon. He was a longtime "Greeter" at the Carmi, IL Wal-Mart where he was a friend to everyone that passed through their doors. He enjoyed camping, horseracing and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. He loved playing with his band, the Southwinds. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the USS Wasp.

He is survived by his wife, Janice; daughters, Judy Griffin of Carmi and Debbie Lindsey of Evansville; grandchildren, Shaun (Amy) Lindsey, Colton, Stefani and Megan Lindsey and Jennifer York; several great-grandchildren, brothers, Bill (Donna) Emery of Norris City and Robert Cobb of Carmi; sisters, Ilene (Milas) Littrell of Concord and Faye (Richard) Pollard of Carmi. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by a son, Steven Lindsey; daughter, Donna Lindsey; and a sister, Bonnie Glascock.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday January 28, 2015 at the Stendeback Family Funeral Home at 1330 E. 4th St., Mt. Vernon, IN with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Owen Dunn Post #5. Online condolences may be left at stendebackfamilyfuneralhome.com