More detail on this person: Ernest L Neville, 80 Ernest L. Neville Daily Telegram, The (Adrian, MI) - Tuesday, February 14, 2012 TECUMSEH - Ernest L. Neville, age 80, of Tecumseh passed away Feb. 12, 2012 Ernest was born July 4, 1931, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Ambrose and Sarah (Doherty) Neville. On Aug. 13, 1955, he married Victoria Boissonneau in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and she survives. Ernest was a career officer in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of major. He was a rescue helicopter pilot, flying many missions throughout the world. Ernest was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross along with many other medals throughout his 20-year career. Upon retirement from the Air Force, Ernest was director of the Michigan Green Thumb program. In 1976 he attended Ferris State University, graduating with two bachelor degrees, one in business administration and the other in data processing. After graduating from Ferris he worked at the University of Michigan as a program analyst, retiring in 1991. Ernest was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, and its Knights of Columbus. He also had memberships in the American Legion, Farmers Union and the Ancient Order of the Hibernians. In addition to his wife, Victoria, Ernest is survived by his children, Pamela Harris, Lawrence (Julie) Neville, Ronald (Renee) Neville, Charlene (Bart) Zeluff and Patricia Neville; eight grandchildren, 10 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Rita and Darlene, and brother, Ambrose. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maurice. A funeral mass and celebration of his life will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, with Fr. Paul Ruddy as celebrant. Military honors will be perfomed by the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio. Private burial will take place at Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Tecumseh, with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Burial information: Brookside Cemetery, Tecumseh, MI
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