Earnest Ray Box passed peacefully into the universe on Sept 4, 2019 surrounded by family.  Born 12-16-1954 to Tom & Edna Wood Box.  He was a retired Rural Mail Carrier.  He was preceded in death by Edna Wood.  He is survived by his parents Tom & Carmen Box of Perryville, wife Libby, 1 brother & 3 sisters, Danny Box of Perryville, Jennie Schmith of NM, Judy Hodges of Benton, Bonnie Peloquin of CA, 10 loving nieces & nephews & many friends.  Ernie loved his 2 cats, Precious & Jules, so in lieu of flowers please donate to your local Humane Society.  Per his request there will not be a service.