Ernest Wilton Hunnings, Jr 70, of New Bern died Saturday, March 17, 2018 at his home.
He was a US Navy veteran with 20 years of service to his country. Ernest worked for Tryon Palace for 17 years before retiring.
Surviving is his wife, Ella Franks Hunnings; sons, Jeffery Scott Wiggins (Donna) of St. Louis, MO, Ernest Lee Hunnings (Christie) of New Bern; daughters, Lori Lays (Roger) of Brookville, PA, Tina Culhane (Patrick) of Avon, NY; 10 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held 1:00pm Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Cotten funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in New Bern Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Craven County Hospice for their help and acts of kindness during this difficult time.
Arrangements by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be made to the Hunnings family at www.cottenfuneralhome.com