MINERALS WELLS, W.Va. – Rev. Ervin M. Hukill, 73, of Mineral Wells, died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, at the Veteran’s Hospital in Clarksburg, W.Va.

Born Feb. 11, 1933, in Weatherford, Tex., Rev. Hukill was a son of the late Jim and Edna Brummett Hukill. He was a pastor for 49 years, committing his life as a builder of people, builder of churches and a builder of the Kingdom of Heaven.

He was also a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a devoted husband, great father and loving grandfather.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Pastor Wanda Hukill; children Penny E. Harrison of Dolphin, Va., the Rev. Jim Hukill and wife Rhonette and Woody Hukill and wife Cindy, all of Winter Garden, Fla.; grandchildren Selina Kelly, Sharlina Mitchell, Bryant Harrison, Daniel Hukill and Miquelina Hukill; great-granddaughter Hannah Mitchell; sister Jimmie Cockrell of Lindale, Tex.; and brothers Wayne Hukill of White House, Tex, and Johnny and Joe Hukill, both of Tyler, Tex.

He was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Services: 3 p.m. Monday at First Assembly of God, Parkersburg, W.Va., with the Rev. Marvin Dennis, Dr. Howard Ryan and Pastor Ted Burke officiating. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 3 p.m. at Westlawn Memorial Park in China Grove, N.C.

Visitation: Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the church and Tuesday from 2-3 p.m. at the cemetery mausoleum chapel.

Memorials: Victory Assembly of God, 44 Scarce Fat Road, Mineral Wells, WV 26150; or ELEOS, The Care Network, 301 E. Pine St., Suite 150, Orlando, FL, 32801.

Leavitt Funeral Home in Parkersburg is in charge of arrangements. An online register book may be found at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com