Vernie Edward Ates Sr.

Vernie Edward Ates, Sr. Funeral service for Mr. Vernie Edward Ates, Sr., 91, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 11:00AM Friday, April 22, 2016, at Mulhearn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Warren Eckhardt officiating. Interment will follow in Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery.Mr. Ates passed away on April 19, 2016, in Monroe, LA. He was an Army Veteran and served as a Medic during WWII. Mr. Ates was on the second boat to hit the beach in Normandy and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. He retired from IMC Chemical Company in Sterlington, LA, after 42 years of service. Mr. Ates was preceeded in death by his son, Wallace Ates. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Leona Amphion Ates; son, Vernie Edward Ates, Jr.; daughter, Penny Tidwell; four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, and two sisters. Memorials may be made to the Chennault Aviation Museum in Monroe.Online Registry/Condolences: www.mulhearnfuneralhome.comArrangements under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home, Monroe, LA.