Seven classmates from 1966 gathered together in Monte Vista, July 25, 2021, for a 55th Class Reunion lunch. Pictured [L-R]: Richard Dutton, Donnie Santistevan, Connie Lehnerz, Lyle Dye, Rick Hoffman, and Steve Ashton. Not pictured Richard Benton.

December 20, 1947 — May 26, 2023

Maynardville, TN

Ernesto E. Vigil, 75, of Maynardville, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at North Knoxville Medical Center.

He was an ordained minister who loved preaching the gospel. Ernest was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Celia Vigil; grandson, Trevel Jordan; siblings, JR Vigil, Louise Vigil, Rudy Vigil, Conrad Vigil, and Vickie Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Vigil; children, Kimberly Bouaraour (Bilal), Christina Vigil Garrick Hockett; siblings, Donn Vigil, Pretzy Pacheco, Mary Bryning; grandchildren, Deiondre Teagle, Omari Teagle, Arianna Vigil, Alexander Bouaraour; nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. 

Graveside services were held June 1, 2023, at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Nashville, TN.

The family requested donations be made to River of Hope Church Mission Fund, 6571 McFall Rd, Knoxville, TN 37918, in his honor.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com