Ernest Ankrom

Ernest “Snap” Ankrom, 88, of Circleville, died October 8, 2009 at Pickaway Manor. He was born April 13, 1921 in Pickaway County, the son of Roy and Marie (Neff) Ankrom. He was U.S. Army 1st Lt. H Company 179th inf. 45th Div., P.O.W., retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio, member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge #77, American Legion Post 134, Charter President of Circleville Sertoma Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois Jean (Fausnaugh) Ankrom and son, Jeff Ankrom. He is survived by his daughter, Sandy Williams of Circleville; daughter-in-law, Sally Greene of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Stacey (Kyle) Lowe, Brett (fiancé Kendall Enmark) Williams and Kit (Shaun) Benzel; great grandchildren, Mallory Lowe, Lili and May Benzel; brother, Bill (June) Ankrom of Circleville; sisters, Vivian Rasor and Norma Jean Fleming of Columbus, Maxine Allison of Circleville and Phyllis Hulse of Darbyville; sister-in-law, Nancy Fausnaugh of Stoutsville; special friend, Freda Lasure of Heath and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday October 13, 2009 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Berger Health Foundation Rainbow Fund, 1280 N. Court St. Circleville or Hands for Disabled.