Earnest "Ernie" Dueral Stark, 67, of Abilene, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5- 7 p.m. at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street. Graveside services will be Thursday at 12:00 p.m. at Senterfitt Cemetery with James King officiating. Ernie was born in Brady, Texas on December 1, 1946 to Earnest and Willie Mae Williams Stark. He was preceded in death by Willie Mae Williams, Rebecca Ann Stark, and Bill Burroughs. He is survived by his wife, Dana Stark; one son, Bryce Darrell Stark and wife, Shaunna; two daughters, Susan Prescott and husband, Wayne, Melissa Clements and husband, Johnny; stepdaughters, Kendra Humphrey, and Barbara Humphrey; seven grandchildren: Naomi Stark, Breckole Stark, Chad Stark, David Prescott, Anthony Prescott, Abby Prescott, and Colton Clements; and one sister, Bobbie Lepes of Illinois.