Journell, Ernest Henry
Ernest Henry Journell, 76, of Crile Lane, Pearisburg, departed this life Tuesday evening, February 18, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, NC after a long illness. Born in Pearisburg on October 27, 1937, he was a son of the late Buford Ray and Minnie Mae Pruett Journell. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Journell. He was a member of Riverview Baptist Church in Ripplemead, American Legion Post 311 in Pembroke and VFW Post 6000 in Narrows. Henry served his country as a twenty-three year veteran of the U S Air Force (SMSgt), and his community as a deputy sheriff in Giles County until his retirement. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 48 years, Alice Bieker Journell; his brothers Ray Journell of Christiansburg and J B Journell of Narrows; his sisters Mildrred Morris of Baltimore, MD, Vickie McCroskey of Pembroke, and Carolyn Atkins of Pearisburg; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 am in Riverview Baptist Church, Ripplemead with Pastor Shahn Wilburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Southwest Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Dublin with military graveside honors. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday evening from 6 until 8 pm. The Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent by visiting kendallfuneralhome.com.
February 19, 2024 @ 8:14 pm
Hello, I believe Ernest and my Father Charles S. Bevier III were friends and worked together at Andrew’s Air Force Base in Baltimore MD IN THE MID TO LATE 60’s. My Father passed away January 22nd, 2024.
As I was going through some of his belongings, particularly his Military keepsakes, I came apon a letter he wrote on behalf of “Ernie” as my Dad referred to him in his letter as well as a very good friend. I also found a letter written to my Dad from Ernie in which he asked him how us 3 kids were doing and told him to say hi to us as my partners divorced and the three of us kids and our Dad moved to Michigan to live. Anyhow, sorry to hear Ernie has passed as well, and hope that maybe they’ve found each other on the other side 🪽 🥰 🙌…. Kim (Kimmy)