Earl Jerome Lusk, 76, of Big Spring, passed away shortly after 3 PM on Friday, June 6, 2003, in a Midland hospital. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, June 9, 2003 at Trinity Memorial Park Peace Chapel in Big Spring with Dr. Dave Ring, pastor of First United Methodist Church, officiating. Earl was born on October 31, 1926 to Mildred and Jerome Lusk in Big Spring and was the grandson of Dr. G. S. True. He graduated from Big Spring High School in 1944 and attended Howard College and Texas Tech University. He married Sonia Weaver on February 21, 1948. Earl and his brother-in-law, Gerald Harris, operated Harris-Lusk service station for many years. In 1975 he and Sonia established Lusk Paint and Frame Center, operating it until retiring in 1995. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sonia Lusk of Big Spring; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joe and Debra Lusk and Dan and Kathy Lusk all of Big Spring; a daughter and son-in-law, Sonia and Mark Ellerbe of Midland; seven grandchildren Eric and his wife Toni Lusk, Sara Lusk, Dani and Jon Lusk, Samuel and Will Ellerbe and Vanessa VanSlyke; and one great-granddaughter, Makaila VanSlyke and many good life long friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Joe Martin True Lusk; two sisters, Valilia Lusk and Ruth Mitchell. Mr. Lusk's nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 4 PM to 6 PM Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home of Big Spring. Earl was a devoted husband, loving father and best friend.,
