Born October 11, 1925 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Henry Guy and Mary Catherine Hoke Hunsucker. Ernest was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. He was a life-long member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Claremont. He retired from Patapsco and Back Rivers Railroad Company where he worked for 35 years as a Railroad Locomotive Engineer.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Glenn Hunsucker and Paul William Hunsucker; and a brother-in-law, Hampton Barlow.
Survivors include his sister, Reba Barlow of China Grove; sisters-in-law, Betty Hunsucker of Charlotte, Carolyn Hunsucker of Denver; special cousin, Frances Ellis; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service with military rites will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in Conover. The Rev. Eric Hollar will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, 5759 Bolick Road, Claremont, NC 28610.
