Ernest Leonard Hazelwood
October 22, 1934 — August 1, 2017
Ernest Leonard Hazelwood
Ernest Leonard Hazelwood, 82, of Anderson, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson. He was born on October 22, 1934 to William and Sarrah (Owens) Hazelwood in Scottsburg, Indiana.
Ernest proudly served his country with the United States Army for 26 years before retiring as a Master Sgt. Jumpmaster with 1,143 jumps. He was a Korean War and Vietnam veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and one Silver Star. After retiring from the Army, he was an LPN at St. Vincent Hospital for 17 years. He liked to visit casinos; was an avid sports fan, especially loved the Indianapolis Colts; and was a large supporter of all high school athletics. Ernest was a member of the Noblesville VFW, Noblesville American Legion and the Noblesville Moose Lodge.
He is survived by two daughters, Laura Wilkinson and Cynthia Harris; son, Ernest (Linda) Hazelwood, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew L. (Amber) Harris, Christopher S. (Lisa) Harris and Jennifer D. Wilkinson; great-grandchildren, Rhyanna F. Harris and Annabelle Harris; sisters & brothers, Barbara "Joann" Powell, Carlene "Sissy" (Bully) Powell, Charlotte (Kenny) Kitchens, Gloria "Cookie" (Danny) Branham, Dorothy "Patty" Aicher, William J. Hazelwood, "Jack" (Edie) Hazelwood and Carl "Butch" (Janet) Hazelwood; and many nieces, nephews & extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hazelwood who passed away in 2012; a daughter, Melissa Ann; sisters, Agnes Pruitt, Wilma Sanders, Martha "Smitty" Penwell and Jenny Lee Wilkinson; brothers, Robert Hazelwood, Lebert "Sonny" Hazelwood, Wilbur Hazelwood, Marvin Hazelwood, Bruce Jay Hazelwood and Frankie Lee Hazelwood.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2439 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222; or, Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Ernest proudly served his country with the United States Army for 26 years before retiring as a Master Sgt. Jumpmaster with 1,143 jumps. He was a Korean War and Vietnam veteran, having served two tours in Vietnam where he received two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and one Silver Star. After retiring from the Army, he was an LPN at St. Vincent Hospital for 17 years. He liked to visit casinos; was an avid sports fan, especially loved the Indianapolis Colts; and was a large supporter of all high school athletics. Ernest was a member of the Noblesville VFW, Noblesville American Legion and the Noblesville Moose Lodge.
He is survived by two daughters, Laura Wilkinson and Cynthia Harris; son, Ernest (Linda) Hazelwood, Jr.; grandchildren, Matthew L. (Amber) Harris, Christopher S. (Lisa) Harris and Jennifer D. Wilkinson; great-grandchildren, Rhyanna F. Harris and Annabelle Harris; sisters & brothers, Barbara "Joann" Powell, Carlene "Sissy" (Bully) Powell, Charlotte (Kenny) Kitchens, Gloria "Cookie" (Danny) Branham, Dorothy "Patty" Aicher, William J. Hazelwood, "Jack" (Edie) Hazelwood and Carl "Butch" (Janet) Hazelwood; and many nieces, nephews & extended family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Hazelwood who passed away in 2012; a daughter, Melissa Ann; sisters, Agnes Pruitt, Wilma Sanders, Martha "Smitty" Penwell and Jenny Lee Wilkinson; brothers, Robert Hazelwood, Lebert "Sonny" Hazelwood, Wilbur Hazelwood, Marvin Hazelwood, Bruce Jay Hazelwood and Frankie Lee Hazelwood.
Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the funeral home. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, 2439 West 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222; or, Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Visitation
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, August 4, 2017
Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
1150 Logan Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Services
11:00 am Saturday, August 5, 2017
Randall & Roberts Funeral Home
1150 Logan Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
Burial
Crownland Cemetery
1776 Monument Street
Noblesville, Indiana, United States
46060
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