Ernest Huddleston, 80, formerly of 501 Linden Ave., St. Marys, died 8:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2007, at St. Marys Living Center.

He was born May 21, 1926, in Pruden, Tenn., to Howard and Mary Partin Huddleston. On Aug. 19, 1944, he married Jean Russell, who died Jan. 25, 2004.

Surviving are three daughters, Susan (Dwight) Wolfe and Lynn (Ralph) Ruth, all of St. Marys, and Vickie Lhamon, Wapakoneta; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Deceased are two sisters, Marie Brooks and Virgie Vanover; and a granddaughter.

He was a retired production worker at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, St. Marys, and a member of Hillsdale Baptist Church, St. Marys.

Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys, Rev. Allan Sanders officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery, St. Marys.

Calling is 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.