Earnest Edward Climer, 61, Wynne, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at his daughter's residence in Leachville. He was born May 31, 1945, in Norfork.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Lizzie Climer; and two daughters, Carla Climer and Teresa Raymond.

He is survived by his wife, Becky "Sue" Kettell Climer; four sons; seven daughters; a brother; three sisters; 29 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Apostolic Church in Wynne. Interment was at Cogbill Cemetery in Wynne. The funeral was under the direction of Thompson-Wilson Funeral Home in Wynne.