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Floyd Earnest Obituary
Services celebrating the life of Mr. Floyd Wellington Earnest were held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Rose-Neath Marshall Street Chapel. Officiating was Rev. Clarence Chism. Interment followed at Forest Park Cemetery.
Mr. Floyd Wellington Earnest was born April 17, 1921 and passed away November 19, 2013 at the age of 92. Floyd retired from active duty in the Marine Corps after 21 years of service as a Naval Aviator. He flew fixed wing planes off aircraft carriers in the Pacific Theatre during WWII; and during the later stages of the war he was selected to be one of the original members of the "Night Fighter Squadrons." Additionally he flew helicopters during the Korean Conflict. After retirement he was a history teacher in Caddo Parish, LA. He was a member of the Order of Daedalians; and the Floyd L. Baxter Red River Detachment 875 Marine Corps League.
Floyd is preceded in death by his first and loving wife, Joan Cordone Earnest; his parents Jesse and Lovie Earnest and brother, Jesse Clyde Earnest.
He is survived by wife, Lena Earnest; Sons, Bill Earnest and wife, Stefani and Bob Earnest and wife, Laura; Daughter, Susan Earnest and husband, Bill Rumage; Grandchildren, Elizabeth and Erin-Kate, Mark and Zachary Earnest; Sister, Eudora E. Poff from Virginia.
Special Thanks to the staff at Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home; Debra Sutton, Virgina, Traci and Jamie. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Northwest Louisiana War Veterans Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Earnest
Jazell (Gates) Roberts
November 16, 2022
I miss Mr. Earnest from our days at Revenue, he was the sweetest man.
November 24, 2013
Dear Bob,
Russell and I are so sorry to hear about your father's passing. You were a dedicated son. May you find comfort in all the special memories that the two of you had together. We love you and hope to see you soon. Give Laura and the boys our love. Russell & Theresa
Kathie Westbrook
November 23, 2013
Susan and family. I am very sorry about your Dad's passing. Praying for peace in you all's heart.
Tammy Morrell Harris
November 23, 2013
Dear Bob, Laura and family: I am sorry to hear of your loss. Just read this in the paper. I wanted to let you know I was thinking of you and sending you condolences. My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
November 23, 2013
thank you, sir. I appreciate your military service as well as your work in the field of education. My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace, Marine Aviator.
CONNIE THIGPEN
November 22, 2013
DEAR LAURA AND BOB,
YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS, MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT IN THE DAY AHEAD.
For the Commanders, Carroll R Michaud
November 22, 2013
The Final Salute
“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.
This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to Floyd Wellington Ernest our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Floyd. And to Floyd it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during WW-II and the Korean War while serving as a fighter pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps. Floyd, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, Generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.
On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Floyd's family and loved ones.
Tommy Mills, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109
James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101
JAZELL GATES
November 22, 2013
I WORKED WITH MR EARNEST AT LOUISIANA DEPT OF REVENUE FOR SEVERAL YEARS - HE WAS ALWAYS SUCH A JOY TO BE AROUND. I WISH I HAD KNOWN HE WAS IN THE VETERANS RETIRMENT AREA, I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO HAVE VISITED WITH HIM RIP IN MR EARNEST
November 22, 2013
We met Mr. Earnest(Major Earnest) through the war veterans home. He was always so nice, always smiling. He was very impressive. He loved his family and his sitters. God Bless his family. Carl and Cathie Taylor
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