Mr. Ernest R. Root III
June 5, 1952 - December 13, 2015
Ernest R. Root III, age 63 years, of Durham, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2015. He was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 5, 1952, and is the son of the late Ernest R. and Gladys (Bushaw) Root Jr. Survivors include his wife Jill A. (Coons) Root, sons Ernest Roland Root IV, and Brian R. Root and step son Scott Rucker, seven grandchildren Butch, Jake, Domonic, Olivia, Robbie, Shawn and Cassius and three great grandchildren and his beloved dog Harley Doggie. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his son Shawn Root and his daughter Betty Root. Ernest loved working with his metal detector, playing his guitar and writing songs, antique collecting, flea marketing with his wife, carpentry and building. Ernest was self employed and the owner of A.B.S. Electric Inc. of East Durham, N.Y. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours at Richards Funeral Home, 29 Bross St. , Cairo, NY, on Friday, December 18, 2015, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home, with Rev. Retta Lykens, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in the family plot of The New Athens Rural Cemetery. Condolences may be made at www.richardsfuneralhomeinc.net.
Ernest R. Root III, age 63 years, of Durham, passed away suddenly on December 13, 2015. He was born in Syracuse, NY, on June 5, 1952, and is the son of the late Ernest R. and Gladys (Bushaw) Root Jr. Survivors include his wife Jill A. (Coons)... View Obituary & Service Information