Ernest Lee (Ernie) Jones,Sr., 76, of Elizabethtown, died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Baptist Health Hardin in Elizabethtown.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board and Usher Board. He loved U of L Basketball .
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud Henry and Anna Mae Jones; a brother, David Jefferies; a sister, Shirley Schaffer.
He is survived by a son, Ernest L. Jones, Jr; of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a sister Elizabeth Nixon; the niece who cared for him, Rosemary (Eric) Robertson; an aunt Dorothy Buckner; a special cousin, Brenda McGill; His special friend of many years, Wanda Abrams; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.
The funeral will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Percell and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Rochelle Moore- Harden officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabethtown City Cemetery.
Visitation after 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025 at the funeral home.
Crystal Taylor sent Serene Lily Basket for Ernest Lee Jones - April 04, 2025
Ernie was a good friend back in the day in the neighborhood and at E'town High School. My prayers are with the remaining family. May God wrap you in His loving arms and comfort and shield you.
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