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Earnest T. Lenney Jr.

BRISTOLVILLE — Earnest T. Lenney Jr., 80, passed away Friday, Aug.18, 2017.

Earnest was born on April 27, 1937, in Warren, to Earnest and Edith Angstrom Lenney Sr.

He graduated from Bristol High School, where he played several sports. He continued to follow the Panthers basketball team for many years.

He spent his career at Republic Steele, retiring after 44 years.

On Oct. 27, 1956, Earnest was united in marriage to the former Noreen Dines, who survives.

Earnest was a family man and loved taking his grandchildren fishing.

Besides his wife of 60 years, Earnest is survived by his children, Dennis (Tracey) Lenney, Earnest Lenney and Kim (Bryan) Slusher; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and his sister, Sandra Strom.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Leigh Ray Lenney.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Sept. 1, 2017, at Sager Cemetery in Bristol.

Arrangements were handled by Lane Funeral Homes, Cortland.

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