Ernest W. Neild, age 73, of Bushnell, FL passed away at his home on Sunday, April 13, 2019. Ernest was born on December 20, 1945 in Hornell, NY to the late Frank K. and Hazell (Whitely) Neild. In June of 1973 he married his wife Donna with whom he shared 45 years of loving marriage. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy and became a professional truck driver after his military service. Ernest is the former President of Teamster Local #529 in Elmira, NY. After retirement in 2003, he and Donna made Bushnell, FL their home and became active members of the First Presbyterian Church of Bushnell. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, wood carving, fishing and leather working. Ernest also enjoyed blacksmithing. He was a member of the Free Masons and a member of Bushnell Lodge Number 30.
In addition to his wife Donna, those left to mourn Ernest’s passing include his sons: Jason Neild and his wife Patricia of Tucson, AZ, Kristopher Neild and his wife Debra of Lansdale, PA; daughter, Lisa Duvall and her husband Donald of Addison, NY; and grandchildren: Aaron Duvall, Zachary Neild, Ryan Neild, Jim Neild and Megan Neild. Ernest was preceded in death by a infant son, David Alan Neild; his sisters: Betty, Nancy, Sue and Linda.
A memorial service to honor Ernest’s life is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at the First Presbyterian Church of Bushnell. Cremation care provided by the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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