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Ernest Arledge, III

Passed 02/25/2026

Obituary For Ernest Arledge, III

Ernest Arledge III, son of the late Ernest Arledge II and the late Vera Lee Hemphill Arledge, was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest on February 25, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Ernest was formerly employed with Draper Line Corporation for ten years prior to becoming disabled. Known for his friendly spirit, he never met a stranger and loved meeting and talking with people. He was a devoted member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, where he faithfully served on the Men of God Ministry, Helping Hands Sympathy Club, an honorary member of the Usher Board, and assisted with Bible Study and church leadership until his health declined.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Myrtle Gwendolyn Arledge, Betty Cassandra Martin, and niece Meagan Katrice Arledge Dawkins.

He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Delores Dayson and Teresa Arledge of Spartanburg, SC; two aunts, Andrena Littlejohn and Anita L. (Roger) Jennings of Roebuck, SC; nephews reared in the home Aaron (Patricia) Martin of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Jonathon Arledge of Greenville, South Carolina, Brandon Arledge and James (Beth Ann) Arledge of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He cherished his dear cousin Elaine Williams and his bonus “Ma Ma” & “Pop” Rosa (Michael) Thomas of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Gardens.

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Condolences to the family.I met Junebug some 30 yrs ago when I joined Mt Moriah.He was a hard worker in the Church.Always friendly and making sure things were kept orderly until his health declined.Take your rest now Junebug.We will meet you on the other side.Sis.Connie Fields

Connie Fields

I met Mr. Earnest during dialysis. He kept something going on dialysis days. We rode the Regional bus together and soon as I get on the bus he started He would ask what you got in your bag to eat I say cheetos. Give me some of those cheetos. So I would share. So I stated bringing him his own bag cheetos. Mr. Earnest dialysis is not the same with you not being there. It is so QUIET!! I miss you. I love you. You were a kind man and I am so glad I got to meet you. But I know you was ready to get your final rest. Gone but not forgotten.

Nancy Jefferies

Delores and family,My deepest condolences to you and your family.May God give you strength at this time and the days to follow.My prayers are with each of you.

Barbara Evans

Go home and get your rest JuneBug your Heavenly Father has called you.Forever your brother Money Mike!

Mike Melton

Deloris and family, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. May June Bug RIP.

Alethea Dendy

Continued Prayers& Sympathy,Family&Friends💔Rest in Peace, JuneBug". Robert&Michelle Thompson

Robert&Michelle Thompson

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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