Ernest Forrest Fickle Jr., age 66, of Clinton, passed away Friday, May 14th, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in the Mullen Cemetery, Urich. Visitation will be 1:00-3:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left in care of the funeral home. Fond memories can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com.

Ernest worked for Clearfield Cheese and was a member of the National Rifle Association.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Fickle Sr. and Maude Fickle, two sisters, Etta Upshaw and Bea Westendorff.

He is survived by his wife, Anita Fickle of the home, two sons, Trace Fickle and wife Tammy of Clinton, Missouri, and Troy Fickle of St. Cloud, Florida, one sister, Martha Newman of Holden, Missouri, three grandchildren Brett, Aaron and Nicolas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.