Hancock County Historical Society
Carthage, IllinoisObit 14
Page 7ERNEST C. GROVE
DEPARTS LIFE ON
THURSDAY, FEB. 12Many kindred and friends attended the final rites held at 1:30 Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15, for the highly regarded Ernest C. Grove of the Bowen community. Mr. Grove departed this life Thursday, Feb. 12, 1959, at the Memorial hospital, Carthage. He was widely known throughout his native Hancock county, where his entire lifetime was spent in farming.
The Rev. Clarence O. Young, Methodist minister, officiated in the services at the Jackson Funeral Home.
Mrs. Truman Akers and Gerald Ramsey sang two favorite hymns, "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Beautiful Garden of Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Leon Ramsey.
There were many beautiful floral tributes and other expressions of esteem and sympathy extended the family in their sorrow.
Interment was in Harmony cemetery. Pallbearers were John Boston, Chellis Randall, Earl James, Earl Ford, Lawrence Cowdery and Carroll Clampitt.
In Memoriam
Ernest C. Grove, son of Jacob S. and Maggie Dickson Grove was born April 29, 1882 on a farm near Bentley, Ill. While holding on to his usual cheerful spirit, deeply appreciative of those who passed his way, he departed this life at the Memorial hospital in Carthage, following a six weeks illness, on Thursday, Feb. 12, at the age of 76 years.
He was united in marriage to Mabel Burner at her home west of Bentley, Nov. 28, 1906. To this union were born three sons, all of whom survive: Harry L. of Carthage, Leland B. of Bowen, and Junius L. of Sciota. Their loving care and attention, together with the three faithful daughters-in-law, Mattie, Belva and Alice, and his beloved wife was a comfort to him in these last days. There are also four grandsons: James of Bowen, Robert of Carthage, Richard and Randy of Sciota. The only other surviving relatives are two cousins, Mrs. Carl Douglas and Mrs. Vernie Lathan, both of Bentley.
His parents and one brother, Ray are deceased.
Mr. Grove was a member of the Bowen Methodist church. He was devoted to his family, their interests being foremost in his every plan. His kindnesses were far reaching, life having indeed been richer for having known Ernest C. Grove and having been counted as a friend.
