Ernest William Edington Sr.

Ernest William Edington Sr., age 87, of Benton died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. He was born Oct. 5, 1924 in Dumas, Ark. Ernest retired from Alcoa after 30-plus years as a department manager instrumentation/electrician, a WWII Navy veteran, and a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sallie Crain Edington; son, Ernest William Edington Jr.; brother, James Edington; sister, Shirley Moyer. Survivors, wife, Frances Virginia Edington, Benton; sons, Randy K. Edington, Buckeye, Ariz.; Robert J. Edington, Mount Ida, Ark.; and Brent Alan Edington, Hillsboro, Ore.; daughter, Alisa Kay Calhoun, Amity, Ark.; grandchildren, Jonathan Edington, Stephanie Hern, Holly Callaway, Kelly Hall, Sallie Bowman, Claire Edington; great-grandchildren, Hannah Hern, Alyssa Hern, and Riley Nash Callaway. Family comments: Ernest was a self-educated, highly intelligent individual who was constantly pursuing further knowledge. He was known for his steady, responsible behaviors but also for his unique humor and fun-loving antics. Ernest was a loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and a friend and supporter of many and will be missed by all that knew him. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ashby Funeral Home Chapel. Minister will be Rev. Carlton N. Cross. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Ashby's. Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.