Elmer Lee Ernst, Sr., 82, passed away to be with His Lord on August 12, 2017.
Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at First Baptist Church in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend David Zigler, assisted by Reverend Doug Shows. Burial will follow at Trout Creek Cemetery in Kirbyville.
Visitation will precede the service, starting at 1:00 P.M.
Born in Groves, Texas, on March 9, 1935, he was the son of Fred Henry Ernst, Sr. and Louise Virginia Maher Ernst. Elmer worked for Gulf Oil for 32 ½ years as a machinist before retiring, and traveled with the Volunteer Christian Builders for 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bridge City and was an ordained deacon for 60 years. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Imogene Busby Ernst, and three sons on this earth, Elmer Lee, Jr. and his wife, Selita, Timothy Dean and his wife, Melissa, and Randy Gene; special friend, Patty Irwin; nine grandchildren, Brad Ernst, Kevin Ernst and wife, Callie, Ben Ernst and wife, Brittany, Brendi Ernst, Sean Aucoin and wife, Helen, Rachal Ernst, Amber Rinehart and husband, Micah, Matthew Ernst, and Andrew Ernst; and six great-grandchildren, Kate, Abigayle, Wyatt, and Jax Ernst, and Anthony and Natalie Rinehart. One son in Heaven, Ricky Allen Ernst, along with his mom and dad, Louise and Fred Ernst.
Serving as pallbearers will be John T. Ernst, John “Bubba” Mixon, Walter Ernst, Jerry Irvine, Steve Moore, and Russell Allen. Alternate pallbearers will be Horace West, and Howard West.
Condolences
Kathleen Moore Mcgalin Johnson
August 19, 2017
I'm sorry I didn't make it to Elmer's Visitation & Funeral! I was fighting a migraine that day. I have fond memories if Elmer! He was married to my cousin, Imo. I remember ADMIRING them as a couple! They set a WONDERFUL example of what a married couple should be like, devoted to each other and to their family, and all the while SERVING God! GREAT MEMORIES! CONTINUING PRAYERS for Imo, the children, grandchildren, and other family & friends who will miss him TREMENDOUSLY!
Cassie Robbins
August 15, 2017
I so wish I could have been with you, Aunt Imo, and your boys, today to honor the life of Uncle Elmer. All my memories of him are of him smiling or laughing. And hugging- he was big on hugs! I'll miss him. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I love you. Cassie
Anonymous
August 15, 2017
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Jeannie Ashcraft
August 15, 2017
So priviliged to have known Mr. Ernst during the time we shared at FBC, Bridge City. He an Ms. Immogene were faithful members and we cherish the time we shared with them in their home and at church for those two years. They are awesome, loving people. We send our love thoughts and prayers for their sweet family!! Jeannie and Bro. Lynn Ashcraft
Brendi Ernst
August 15, 2017
My Pawpaw was the greatest man I've ever known. He loved my Nanny more than anything in the world for 63 years, was a faithful servant of God, and could make just about anyone laugh. He never met a stranger and could make anyone feel like family. He has gone through so much in his lifetime and was finally ready to meet the Lord. I've learned so much from him and I look forward to seeing him some day in Heaven. I love you so much, Pawpaw :heart:
Anonymous
August 14, 2017
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Brent Womack
August 14, 2017
I remember Mr. Ernst as a skilled and respected Machinist...known to all in the Port Arthur Plant as a great coworker. To Tim and all of the Ernst family Jana and I are sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all.
Brent and Jana Womack
Mesa Arizona
R. T. & Judy Johnson
August 14, 2017
Tim, Melissa, Imogene & Famiy, we are so sorry for your loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. Although no words can take away the sorrow you are feeling now, we know that your faith and your fond memories of Elmer will help you through this difficult time. God bless. R. T. & Judy Johnson
Claybar Funeral Home
August 14, 2017
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