Ernest Lee Eavenson

Ernest Lee Eavenson obituary, Morgantown, WV

Ernest Lee Eavenson

Ernest Eavenson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral & Cremation Care on Oct. 17, 2025.

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Ernest Ernie Lee Eavenson, 74, of Morgantown, entered into eternal peace on Friday, July 25th, 2025 at WVU Medicine JW Ruby Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 18, 1951 in Morgantown, a son of the late Thelma Brown and the late Steve Eavenson.
Survivors include companion, Vicki Lynn Howdershelt; two sisters and two brothers, Sandy and Hugh Blake of Core, David and Dora Ann Eavenson of Grafton, Colleen Eavenson of Morgantown, and John Eavenson of Morgantown; his stepbrothers and stepsister, Ronald Myers, Rodney Butch Myers, and Sheri Pusateri all from Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Also, Ernie leaves behind his faithful canine companion, Lady Bug.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Larry Eavenson; a nephew, Christopher Eavenson; his stepfather Charles Brown; and his stepmother Rose Eavenson.
Ernie retired from Martinka Coal Company as a fire boss in 1996 and was a mine operator there for 21 years. He also worked as a foreman on the railroad. He enjoyed being on his farm and being with his animals, chickens, and cows, being in his cabin and spending time with Lady Bug.
Friends may join the family to honor Ernies life and legacy at Nicholson Chapel Church, 1346 Summers School Rd., Morgantown, on Sunday, July 27th from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, and again on Monday, July 28th from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am officiated by Pastor Tiny Ann Davis. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Smith Funeral & Cremation Care of Westover (304-292-9494) is providing compassionate professional services to the family.
Condolences and other gifts of comfort may be offered to the family at www.smithfcc.com.
Interment
Monday, July 28, 2025
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
Nicholson Chapel
1346 Summers School Road
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
United States
Funeral Service
Monday, July 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM (EST)
Nicholson Chapel
1346 Summers School Road
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
United States
Visitation with the Family
Monday, July 28, 2025
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Nicholson Chapel
1346 Summers School Road
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
United States
Visitation with the Family
Sunday, July 27, 2025
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM (EST)
Nicholson Chapel
1346 Summers School Road
Morgantown, West Virginia 26508
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