ERNEST, Fred L. 93, of Henrico passed away on July 10, 2015. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 47 years, Ellen T. Ernest; second wife of 15 years, Joanna J. Ernest; and daughter, Deborah E. Ernest. Fred was in the Navy during WWII, retired from DuPont in 1980, was a member of Black Creek Baptist Church, the Masons for 59 years, Deacon since 1976 and made Deacon Emeritus in 2013. Fred loved hunting, fishing, and gardening. Those left to cherish his memory include, one daughter, Darlene (John) Howard; three stepchildren, Carolyn (Roy) Mondy, Nancy (Allen) King, Joe (Tia) Campbell; eight grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Black Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 13, from 4:00 – 8:00pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, with a Masonic service to start at 7:00pm. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 14, at 11:00am at Black Creek Baptist Church, 6289 McClellan Rd. Mechanicsville. Burial will follow at Black Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.nelsenrichmond.com.
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