Ernest Cline Halteman

Ernest “E.C.” Cline Halteman, JR., age 96, Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native was born October 29, 1922 and passed away October 15, 2019 following a brief illness. He was veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired salesman with William B Riley Coffee Company, member of the Baptist Church and the son of the late Ernest Cline and Lillian Gribble Halteman, SR. He was married December 29, 1944 to Jessie Terrell Halteman who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by brother Jack Carson Halteman. Mr. Halteman is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Rhonda (Bill) Summerlin of Prattville, AL and Pat Halteman of Rock Island, TN; grandchildren, Pamela Farina of Marietta, GA, and William (Rita) Earl Summerlin, JR. of Prattville, AL; great-grandchildren, Justin (Jessica) Summerlin, Amy (William) Reid, Ashley Summerlin, Allison Summerlin, A.J. (Hannah) Farina, and Meredith Farina; great-great-grandchildren, Ella Summerlin, Rush Reid, Cassidy Reid, Gunner Reid, Tony Farina, Vivian Farina, and Paige Summerlin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 17, 2019 in High’s Chapel. Burial will follow in Brick House Cemetery with military grave rites conducted by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until the time of service at High’s. Special Thanks to Avalon Hospice, Adoration Home Health & his caregiver Wanda Johnson.  Online condolences can be made at www.highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.