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J. Threlkeld Obituary

J. Ernest Threlkeld Jr. of Palm Coast, FL was born on February 2, 1938 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late J. Ernest Sr. and Frances Threlkeld nee Smith. He passed away on October 7, 2012 at his residence in Palm Coast, FL at the age of 74 years. He graduated from the University of Louisville with a BME Degree, and was a teacher of instrumental music. He taught in the Eminence Independent Schools, Shelbyville Independent Schools, Shelby County Schools, and Jefferson County Schools, all in Kentucky. Ernest was a jazz musician, a car enthusiast, and a retired boat racer. He was the former owner of the Cross Keys Marine in Shelbyville, KY. He is survived by his son, Miles C. Threlkeld of Newport, KY, brother, James Threlkeld of Bethesda, MD, and partner, Mary Lee of Palm Coast, FL. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Ernest to the Flagler County Art League, P.O. Box 352772, Palm Coast, FL 32164. Plans for a Life Celebration to be held in Kentucky are pending. Condolences may be shared with his family at www.HeritageDaytona.com. All arrangements are under the care of Heritage Cremation and Memorial Chapel, Port Orange, FL.

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Published by The Sentinel-News from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16, 2012.

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Dave Webber

October 26, 2012

Miles, Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Take care, Dave Webber

Chris Fawbush

October 17, 2012

Ernie,

You pushed my musical skills and my mind, challenging me to do better. All the while instilling personal confidence that has helped drive who I am by definition. Thanks, condolences, and glowing attibution are just not sufficient. Someday I hope to see you on the other side and thank you properly. I bet you , Mel and Arnie will have one heck of a trio going and the Angels will all call you Bear. Until that time, I wish you eternal peace.

Michael J Gwaltney

October 16, 2012

I extend my condolences to Ernie's family. He had many friends in boat racing. We share your loss.

Charlie Long

October 13, 2012

Condolences to the family. Thank you so much Ernie for what you gave me; inspiration, encouragement, friendship... To this day music remains the light of my life and I know I would not be able to do the things I do without your guidance. Thank you.

Derrick Loving

October 13, 2012

I will miss you forever.

Kathy Chambers-Hicks

October 13, 2012

Miles,
My condolences to you and the rest of your family. I've often spoke of your dad to my husband, as recently as last week. I fondly remember the band and orchestra days, and the many trips he took us on. He was a great person, whom I respected very much, that had a positive influence on my life. He will be greatly missed...

Paul Easley

October 12, 2012

He will always be remembered as the "BEAR"
RIP Ernie.

Timothy Baker

October 10, 2012

My sympathies to Ernie's family. He had a great deal to do with my music career. My band and orchestra days were wonderful at SHS.

October 10, 2012

My sympathies to the family. He was a great man. I had him from Junior high all the way to high school in the band. There will never be another one like him. He will be missed.
Vickie Herndon Wright

Susan (Cook) Harman

October 10, 2012

RIP Ernie. You were one of my favorites at SHS.

Arch Biagi

October 9, 2012

Condolences to the family from an old friend from the Shelbyville/Simpsonville days. A good friend and a good person is gone.

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