Ernest (Ernie) Eugene Muse, 78, died Saturday, July 17, 2018, from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in Davies County, N.C. Ernie was born on Nov. 11, 1939, to Lonnie Earl and Ona Mae (nee Ogle) Muse in Fresno, Calif.

On April 13, 1963, Ernie married Alice Ann Adams in Reno, Nev.

Ernie is survived by his wife and five children: Cynthia Harold (Craig Harold), Ernest Eugene Muse Jr. (Mary Muse), Christine McLaughlin (Craig Murray), Robert Muse (Michelle Muse), and Cathleen Moscoa (Andrei Moscoa); 11 grandchildren: Kyle Harold (Tabitha Harold), Nicholas Harold (Erica Harold), Jessica Harold, Corynn Muse, Christa Hoff (Joshua Roller), Killian McLaughlin (Silver McLaughlin), Katalin McLaughlin (Jay Talic), Maddi Murray, Joshua Muse (Sanghee Jung), Alyssa Muse, Bodie Swan, Daivah Muse and seven great-grandchildren: Brodi Burton, Ryker Roller, Kinley Roller, Kailor Talic, Maxwell Harold, Nolan Harold, and Jolene Harold. He is also survived by one brother, Andy Muse (Beverly Muse) and one sister Vinnette Leinaar.

Ernie was the youngest of seven siblings and is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, William Muse, three sisters, Ruth Muse, Patricia Puccini, Joanne Couto, one infant daughter: Candis Muse, and one infant grandson: Christian Harold.

At the age of 20, Ernie joined the U.S. Army where he actively served for six years, serving in Korea for 14 months. Upon completion of his duty, he started a printing company. In his spare time he was very active in the Boy Scout Troop 211 in Fresno, Calif., along with his two sons. He and his wife Ann were active in the community, involved in a bowling league, and season ticket holders for the California State University Fresno football team.

Seeing the age of computers coming, Ernie retired from his printing business and moved up to Washington with his wife to live closer to their daughters and families. There, Ernie was active in his grandsons’ Boy Scout Troup 63, Ocean Shores, Wash. For the past 15 years, Ernie has worked at the Ocean Shores Cinema 3, along with his daughter and grandchildren where he greeted and entertained many while also being the resident fix-it man. He and Ann are members of Ocean Shores United Methodist, Ocean Shores, Wash.

They enjoyed retirement where they were able to travel the country and visit family, including their annual Reno trips with Ann’s brothers.

Ernie Muse was an outgoing, kind, compassionate, funny man who won the hearts of those who met him as he knew no stranger. His life was a legacy of embracing life as it came, and encircling family and friends with love and laughter. As a Christian, we hold to God’s promise that Ernie is with his Lord and we will see him again. Ernie’s gracious and joyful heart will forever be missed and yet always remembered.

A celebration of life service for Ernie Muse will be held at Ocean Shores United Methodist Church, 557 Point Brown Ave NW on Sept. 29, at 11 a.m.

Graveside service will be on Oct. 6, 11 a.m. at Fresno Memorial Gardens.