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Memorial Service: 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Brian B. Ernest, age 54, of Flora, Illinois passed away on Monday, May 26, 2014 at his home in Flora.
Brian was born September 10, 1959 in Flora to William Dwight and Bonnie L. (Boyd) Ernest. He was a graduating member of FHS Class of 1977 and played football and other sports throughout high school. He also attended Triton College, worked at Minwax, and was a lifelong member of First Christian Church of Flora. Brian loved helping people, enjoyed music, fishing, and doing outdoor work, and had a very special relationship with his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by 2 brothers: Bill (Robin) Ernest of Shanghai, China and Bruce (Sheila) Ernest of Olney; nieces and nephews: Kelsey (Ridge) Flick of Seoul, South Korea, Kylee Ernest of Spokane, Washington, Tracey (Marc) Rodgers of Olney; and great-nephew and nieces: Ethan, Ava and Elle. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew (Troy Ernest).
A memorial service for Brian Ernest will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home with visitation from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be given to Fur A Good Paws and will be received at funeral home.
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I will always remember Brian from our school days in Flora. May he rest in peace and the family have comfort during these days.
Sorry to hear of your passing. Did not realize when I waved at you the other day it would be the last time I saw you. Rest in peace my friend.
Prayers to the family at this difficult time. I will always remember him from school - the class of '77 will miss him.
My condolences to Bill and Bruce and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I will miss seeing him around the neighborhood !! Thoughts and Prayers for you all .. :(
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss...it is never easy to say good bye at anytime, but especially when aren't expecting it...We are thinking and praying for peace and comfort for your family. We remember Brian from school and being neighbors...
Sorry to see you go Brian. Rest peacefully in God's arms. Peace and comfort to your family.
Thoughts and prayers !!
My prayers are with you at this time.
So many fun memories of Brian during Sunday School at First Christian Church. He made us all laugh every week. Prayers for the Ernest family.
Always remember the boys being very nice, so sorry for the passing of your brother...
Bill and Bruce and families, I'm so sorry to hear of Brian's death. I've never lost a sibling so I don't know what to say. I can tell you my sister is mentally ill and and I am slowly losing her, so I know it's coming. My heart and prayers are with you all.
"Uncle Brian" will be missed. Rest in peace.
Rest in peace Brian. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Will miss talking to you when you go pass the house walking, and I will never for get the vacations that you went with us and lost your new pair of glasses in the lake, Ivan had you all diving down and finally one of you came up and hollered "Hey look what I just came up with and the glasses had been found in perfect condition. Brian, I will miss you and the stories that you shared with us.
I turned on the lights of the stairs, leading to the gates of Heaven for you. God be with you.
hate to see this happen.
We are so sorry for your loss, Bill, Bruce, and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
R.I.P. Brian !!! I have many great memories with you and Richey !!! I will see you guys on the other side !!!
Our condolences and prayers for Brian's family and friends. We are humbled and honored to be named a recipient of his memorials. In his Brian's honor, we will be able to help more homeless pets in our communities.
Bill, Bruce and families, so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thoughts and prayers for Bruce and Bill. So sorry that Brian has passed.
Bill and Bruce, so very sorry to hear the loss of your brother. Prayers are being said for you and your families. May God comfort and strengthen you in this time of sorrow.
Bruce, Bill and Families: We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with y'all. RIP Brian.
From the FHS Class of '77 ... our deepest sympathies to Brian's family and friends. We, as classmates will always have fond memories and stories to share of Brian from our years spent with him during our youth. Sincerely, Debbie
Every time I think of Brian I smile. I had great times riding to the pee wee football games with him and his parents. I remember coming to his house in high school and learning how to play guitar. I even let him cut my hair the few times I got it cut in high school. Rest in peace my friend.
To Brian,his family and friends ,Rest in peace Brian, You will be missed by many.
Bill, Bruce and family members, So many happy days with Brian. He was a great friend. We laughed so much it still makes my side hurt. He will be missed by many. RIP my friend.
BRUCE, Very sorry to hear about your loss. Susie and I send our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
even though you may left this world so soon you are in a place where there is only goodness and laughter for ever with Jesus our lord.
My dear friend brian..i always thot of u as family to me and loved u more than u ever knew. I talk to u daily n i kno ur with me still. Despite what others in our family may hav thot, u were a true friend, one of my best. Say hello to gaylen for me, n rest n the clouds. Until we meet again...xoxo
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