Earnest Grable Mize

February 22, 1932 - March 3, 2020

Graveside service for Earnest Grable Mize, age 88, of Bowie will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Dye Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00-2:30 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Scott Funeral Home in Saint Jo. Earnest was born on February 22, 1932 in Apache, Oklahoma to James Carl Mize and Ethel Mae (Love) Mize. He married Cleta Jean Parks on July 21, 1952 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He fought for his country during the Korean War from 1952-1954. Earnest passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Bowie surrounded by his children. Earnest is survived by daughter: Janice and husband John Voss of Warden, WA; sons: Carl and wife Rose Mize of Bowie, and William and wife Terry Mize of Las Vegas, NV; sister: Gustina and husband Sam Cash of Burkburnett, Texas; brother: Billy Ray and wife Carole Mize of Burkburnett, Texas; eight grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Earnest is preceded in death by wife: Cleta Mize; parents: James Mize and Ethel Lawson; sisters: Verta Langley and Verna Elkins; and brothers: Earl Mize, Clarence Mize, and Leonard Mize.