ERNEST WALTER VANHOOSE
1925-2002
JOHNSON COUNTY
Ernest Walter “Zeal” VanHoose, 77, of Tutor Key, died Monday, Nov.18,
2002.
Born July 28, 1925, in Johnson County, he was a son of the late
Hancel and Nollie VanHoose.
He was retired from Adams Construction.
He was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie VanHoose.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Marlene Pack VanHoose of Tutor
Key; a son, Bobby Joe VanHoose; three daughters, Deborah Marie
Ratliff of Tutor Key, Donna Faye Kestner of Wittensville and
Ernestine “Tina” VanHoose of West Liberty; five brothers, Glen
VanHoose of Chula Vista, Calif., Curt VanHoose of Spring Valley,
Calif., John A. VanHoose and Donald Joe VanHoose, both of Dayton,
Ohio, and William A. VanHoose of Louisville; two sisters, Audria
Vaughn and Naomi Berg, both of San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Friday, Nov. 22, at Jones- Preston Funeral Home
Chapel, Paintsville, with Revs. Ronnie Spriggs and Dick VanHoose
officiating.
Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Staffordsville.
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