Ernest Ralph Lairmore, Jr.

1951 - 2013

Ernest Ralph Lairmore, Jr. obituary, 1951-2013

BORN

1951

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Brantley Funeral Home - Olive Branch

6875 Cockrum Street

Olive Branch, Mississippi

Ernest Lairmore, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2013.

Byhalia - Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Lairmore, Jr. of passed to be with the Lord June 12, 2013. He was born April 27, 1951 in Fayetteville, N.C. and grew up in Oxford, MS. He was employed by Tricorbraun for 35 years. His hobbies were watching wrestling, and University of Memphis football and basketball. Ernie was a wounded Army Vietnam War veteran who had an amazing sense of humor, was witty, a loyal protector and always helped others. He married Becky Lairmore December 11, 2008 and he is survived by her and his brothers, Bill Lairmore (Leigh) of Cordova, Henry Lairmore (Joy) of St. Louis, his sister, Betty Blackwell (Bob) of Slidell, LA and a god-daughter, Tiffany Brantley. His parents, Ernest Ralph Larimore and Katherine Maria Pingitzer preceded him in death. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch 662-895-2310 www.BrantleyFuneral.com

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June 18, 2013

Paul Gabriel

Ernie and I go back way to far to remember. He was a joy to work with and a real southern gentleman. He will be missed.

June 18, 2013

Monica Jenkins

My thoughts are prayers are with Ernie's family. It's been a pleasure to work with him over the years.

June 18, 2013

Monica Jenkins

I've spoken to Ernie via phone over the years and he was truly a sweet guy. My condolences goes out to his family.

June 18, 2013

Jennifer Romero

Ernie was always very sweet to me and such a genuinely nice person to work with over the years. My condolences and prayers go out to his family and all who will miss him.

June 18, 2013

Bonnie Linville

I didn't really know Ernie but everyone in Memphis just raved about him. My thoughts are with his family.

June 18, 2013

Bonnie Linville

I did not know Ernest but everyone said wonderful things about him to me. I'm sorry for your loss.

June 18, 2013

Bruni Hevia

Our prayers to Becky and family.
Bruni Hevia (Miami, Fl)

June 18, 2013

Jill Pellerito - TricorBraun/St. Louis

To Ernie's family and friends: Having worked with him for twenty some odd years, we enjoyed many laughs and conversations. He was truly a great human being and will be missed dearly.

June 17, 2013

Debbie Hooey

To Ernie's wife, Becky, & family--I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Ernie. He had an incredible sense of humor. He was a very kind gentleman. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all--

Debbie Hooey--TricorBraun/San Francisco

June 17, 2013

Paloma Lopez

Ernie, I hope to heart, your soul god this with you and have a happy life with him, forever bless your family.

With love Paloma TBMEX

June 17, 2013

To Ernie's family and friends: What a great and sharing guy he was. I have only spoken on the phone to him, but through the years we got to know each other and had some good laughs, too! My deepest sympathies to you, and one great Alleluia for Ernie. May he rest in peace!

JC Bryan, TricorBraun/Houston

June 17, 2013

Mike Sheffler

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

June 17, 2013

mary slaga (TricorBraun)

It was a pleasure to know you and to work with you. My heart goes out to your family.

June 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I always enjoyed working with him and he was such a pleasure to talk to.
May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow
Debbie Faller, Tricorbraun Corportate Headquarters in St Louis MO.

June 17, 2013

Rachel Davis Spencer

To Bill and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of being neighbors years many years ago. I know you will miss him greatly. You are in my prayers. May you be comforted by knowing he is with the Lord. Much love.

June 15, 2013

Cynthia Parker

Ernie showed such courage and determination fighting his illness. May he rest in eternal peace now. God Bless you Ernie!

June 15, 2013

Cynthia Parker

Ernie showed such courage and determination fighting his illness. May he rest in eternal peace now. God Bless you Ernie!

June 15, 2013

Kathryn Ellis-Smith

God puts some people on this Earth to always be remembered, never forgotten. Ernest Lairmore was one of those wonderful people. I extend my deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of his family, especially his beautiful wife, Becky.

June 14, 2013

Emmy Lou Harrell

I knew Ernest from kindergarten days through high school in Oxford, Miss. It is sad to hear about his passing.I met him again at a reunion event 2 years ago, and was delighted to meet his wife at that time. Such a loss to those who loved him and remember him.

June 14, 2013

Donna Anderson

I enjoyed working with Ernie for the last 20 years. He was such a pleasure to work with. He will always be close to my heart. I will miss you dearly

June 14, 2013

David, Faye & Tiffany Brantley

Ernie, we will love and miss you more than words can express. What an honor to have you in our family all these years. We had some really great times. Tiffany loved her Uncle Ernie with all her heart.
David, Faye & Tiffany

June 14, 2013

Angela Nathaniel

What an awesome person to know. Words cannot express what a delight is was to work with a person like Ernie. God can now enjoy that pleasure.

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