Earnest E. Salmons, 70, of Azle, TX formerly of Lincoln County, WV passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013.
He was born May 27, 1943 and was a son of the late Earnest D. and Lillian E. Johnson Salmons. He was also preceded in death by his son, Shawn Allen Salmons.
He was a United States Army veteran; a member of Minerva Lodge No. 13 of Barboursville, WV; and the American Legion Post 111 of Hamlin, WV.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Bias Salmons; stepson, Darrin (Andrea)Adkins of Springfield, MO; step-daughter, Amy Hubbard of Azle, TX; siblings, Ivan Salmons, Anna Lou Jeffers and Ronald (Sue) Salmons all of Hamlin; grandchildren, Austin and Joshua Hubbard and Iylona and Noah Adkins.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Handley Funeral Home, Hamlin with Jerry Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Harvey’s Creek Cemetery, Hamlin.
Friends may call two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.