Ernest Christian, 78

A timberworker and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Walter and Eliza Mooneyham Christian; and was preceded in death by brother, Tom Christian; and sisters, Joann Taylor and Annie Mae Beam.

He is survived by his wife, Maude Ella Christian; son, Glynn Christian of Spencer; daughter, Deborah Burch of Spencer; grandchildren, Justin Aughinbaugh and Erica Burch; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Olen Mooneyham officiating. Burial followed at Shockley Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.lovecantrellcopefuneralhome.com

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home of Spencer is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 16, 2006