Mr. Ernest Arlee England

Mr. Ernest Arlee England, 91, of Scottsboro, Alabama passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Huntsville Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 1, 2017 at Scottsboro Funeral Home with Rev. Roger Hobbs and Rev. David Moorman officiating. Burial will follow in Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 2017. Mr. England is survived by his wife, Carol England; daughters, Rebecca (Alan) Brandon, Ashley (Tracy) Benefield; grandchildren, Jenna Thompson, Addison Thompson, Avery Brandon, Ryan Benefield, Bailey Benefield; and several nieces and nephews. Ernie was born in Cullman, AL, but grew up in Gadsden with his father and three sisters, Verene, Irene, and Doris. After graduating from Emma Samson High School, he enlisted at the age of 17 in the United States Navy to serve in World War II, working in the Philippines doing underwater demolition. After returning to the States and being unable to find a job, he decided to re-enlist in the United States Army and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. Ernie was extremely proud of his service in the United States Army. He served as an Airborne Ranger out of the 101st Airborne and the 82nd Airborne. He also taught hand-to-hand combat and was a part of multiple special services maneuvers that were confidential. After retiring from the United States Army in 1966, he held many electrician jobs including at Sperry Road (Huntsville), Alabama Power (Mobile), and retired from Mead Containerboard (Stevenson). Last but not least, he proudly served as a process server for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department. He would tell you honestly, though, that his life really began when he married his “little sweetie”, Carol. He willingly became a father to two teenage step-daughters, Rebecca and Ashley, and he could not have been a more caring, loving, and dedicated dad. Also, Jenna, Ryan, Bailey, Addison, and Avery all lovingly called him “Grandad”. He had a giver’s heart and has always been passionate about caring for others. He was the most selfless person we have ever known and was a true patriot. Arrangements Entrusted to Scottsboro Funeral Home.

Mr. Ernest Arlee England

June 26, 1926 - November 28, 2017