Ernest L. Partee

Ernest L. Partee, 93, of Jackson, formerly of McArthur, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at his residence.  He was born May 31, 1926 in McArthur, son of the late Harold and Dora Nixon Partee.  He was married to Mary E. Thompson Partee, who survives him, for 67 years.

Ernie was retired from Tennessee Gas Pipeline and was a WWII veteran of the United States Navy where he served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. He was a member of Delta Lodge #207 F&AM. He was a Master Mason and a 32 ^nd degree Shriner. He formerly attended the McArthur Christian Church.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Cynthia (Gary) Wood of Jackson; grandson, Joel (Meagan) Wood of Jackson; great grandchildren, Jacob Wood, Abigayle Wood and Nick Barnes; sister-in-law, Jane Partee of McArthur and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Hershel, Bob, Edgar, Max and Ronnie Partee and Marie Crow and Wanda Pugh.

Funeral services were held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in the Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur, with Rev. Russ Strange officiating.  Interment will be in Elk Cemetery, McArthur where a military graveside service was conducted by the McArthur VFW Post #5299.  A Masonic service was conducted at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in memory of Ernest Partee be made to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com