Ernest Gerrard Barnum

Ava, MO

Ernest Gerrard Barnum, 66 years, passed to heaven on January 31, 2009 at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare, Ava, MO. Ernest was born March 9, 1942 in Romulus, MI to Clifford and Mary (Novak) Barnum.

Ernest was employed as Millwright with a Steel Co. Ernest united in marriage to Dorothy Cook and to this union three children were born. Ernest attended the Highway Church of the Nazarene in Ava, MO. He liked working with his old cars, reading his Bible and attending church. He loved being with his family and friends.


Ernest was preceded by parents, two brothers, Barney and Tony Barnum. Ernest is survived by three children,Ronnie Barnum & wife,Vicki, Strafford, MO, Tim Barnum & wife, Robin, Palmer, AK and Teresa Barnum, Nixa, MO, six grandchildren, Caleb, Dylan, Tyler, Danyelle, Jordan & Mackenzie, six brothers and sisters, Dale Barnum, Biloxi, MS, Maxine Turner, Ava, Geraldine Walker, Ava, Pat Szczechowski, Marshfield, MO, Barbara Short and Mary Lee Myers both of Ava and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for Ernest will be Thursday, February 5, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. in the Clinkingbeard FH, Ava, MO with burial in the Ellison Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2009 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Officiating will be Pastor Josh Strong. Memorials may be made to to Ellison Cemetery.