Ervin Ames

Ervin Ames, 44 of Avoca, NY passed away peacefully at
Corning Hospital on June 9, 2008 following a short
illness.
Born in Urbana, NY he was the son of Ellen Lane of
Bath, NY and the late Raymond Ames Sr. Ervin attended
Avoca Central School. He was employed as a cook at
Smokey’s Restaurant in Kanona, NY.
Ervin loved doing indoor and outdoor décor, playing
bingo, traveling, and above all playing cards. He
cherished spending time with his family especially
during holidays, Christmas being his ultimate
favorite. You could always find Ervin playing
countless practical jokes on his family and friends.
His sense of humor and laughter was like no other and
will be greatly missed.
Ervin is survived by his mother Ellen; son,
Christopher Ames (Jennifer) of Hillsboro, Texas;
daughter, Christina Ames (Adam Johnson) of Binghamton,
NY; sisters, Pearl (Robert) Greer of Corsicana, TX;
Patricia (Donald) Ridley of Prattsburgh, NY; Edith
(Guinn) Spicer of Ft. Worth, TX, and Arettia Phillips
of Alamogordo, NM and brothers: Edward (Betty) Ames of
Bath, NY and Rick (Stacy) Phillips of Bath, NY. He is
also survived by his grandchildren: Cameron, Tyler,
Cody, Cheyanne, and Lexi, along with several aunts,
uncles, nieces and nephews, and friend Brett Evener of
Syracuse, NY.
He was predeceased by his step-father Farrell
Phillips and his brother Kirk Phillips.
The family will welcome relatives and friends to the
Avoca Funeral Home, 22 North Main St. Avoca, NY for
calling hours on Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from
6:00pm-8:00pm and the funeral Wednesday June 11, 2008
at 5:00pm
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the
Cerebral Palsy Foundation (in memory of his brother
Kirk).