Ernest "Ernie" Walston

Ernest Ernie? WalstonErnest Ernie? Walston, Jr. passed away on September 4, 2006 at his residence. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 11:00 am at the Nalley-Pickle & Welch Chapel, 3800 N. Big Spring St. with Rev. K.C. Blackketter officiating. A private family interment will follow.Ernie was born on August 7, 1925 in Cameron, Texas to Ernest and Martha Walston. He attended school in Cameron, TX and graduated in 1943. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946. He married Julia Faye Watson in Carlsbad New Mexico on August 9, 1952. Ernest worked for Rowan Corporation as an operations manager for 35 yrs. Survivors include his wife Julia Faye Walston of Midland; two daughters, Janice Walston of Katyand Sharon Wilson and husband Warren of Midland; one son, E. H. Trip? Walston and wife Pauline of Paradise, CA; one sister; Clydell Dusek of Temple; six grandchildren, Faith Colopy, Paige Horelica, Amber Copeland, Dane Walston, Tamara Wilson, and Kyle Wilson; five great grandchildren, Camdyn, Anyston, Berkley and Rowan Colopy and Peyton Copeland and two expectant great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by a grandson, Travis Walston, his parents and one brother, Delbert Walston.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to: Kind Keepers, 2004 Missouri, Midland, TX 79701.,