Wayne "Kenny" Ervin

Wayne Ervin Obituary

Wayne "Kenny" Ervin
Wayne "Kenny" Ervin passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009, at home in the loving care of family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kenny was born on Sept. 4, 1936, in San Antonio, Texas to the late Wil and Ethel, nee Payton, Ervin.
At a young age, Kenny moved to Belleville, Ill., and became a successful business owner of Acme Pest & Termite Control and Allied Termite & Pest Control. During that time he married his wife, Karen, and together they ran the business until selling in 1997, and moving to Bradenton, Fla.
In 1999, Kenny, Karen, daughter and son-in-law created Acme Termite & Pest Control. Kenny was an unforgettable person and a highly respected, reputable business man. With his wife by his side, they forged an inspection and sales team like no other. In 2008, the husband and wife team laid down their flashlights for the last time and sold the company to their trusting partners, allowing them to focus on Kenny's health challenges to come.
Kenny's affiliations include: The Sahib Shriners AAONMS of Sarasota, Fla., Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J., USA (Valley of Temple Orient of Florida) and Masons of Sarasota, Lodge 147, Illinois & Missouri Pest Control Association, the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Better Business Council, the National Pest Management Association, the Florida Pest Control Association and the Certified Pest Control Operators Association of Florida.
Kenny's joys were his family, the business and time relaxing with his feet in the sand.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Johnny, Emmett and Lonnie; and a sister, Margaret Keibalsa,
Surviving are his loving wife; children, Eileen (Doug) Cheatham of Godfrey, Ill., Teri (Tim) Lathrom and Wayne Kenneth (Chelsea) Ervin Jr., all of Jerseyville, Ill., Robyn (Jeff) Zellmer of Belleville, Ill., Angela (Gamble) Coleman and Billie (Jeff) Gardner of Bradenton, Fla.; grandchildren, Adam (Katie) Kuehnel, Brandon Ervin, Justin Combs, Jenna Lathrom, Jonathan Cheatham, Jacob (Jennifer) Kuehnel, Zachary Zellmer, Chance Coleman and Brianna Coleman; great-grandchildren, Arianna and Draven Kuehnel; sisters, Ethel McMillian, Faye Wilson, Martha Hutcheson and Mary Spaeth; and other loved family and many wonderful friends.
We have lost our husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, business partner, inspiration and challenger and will be missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tidewell Hospice & Palliative Care.

Funeral: All services will be held in Florida.

MANSION
FUNERAL HOME,
Ellenton, Fla.

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Published by Belleville News-Democrat from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Wayne Ervin

11 Entries

Jean Meckfessel

February 26, 2009

Karen and family,
On behalf of my mother and my family, please accept our sympathy. We will keep you in our prayers.

Jean Meckfessel and Marjorie Ruser

Emory Schnuriger

February 26, 2009

To the family of Wayne Kenneth Ervin, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Family. May he rest in eternal peace. From one of Wayne's cousins in San Antonio. Emory L. Schnuriger

Barbara Gobel

February 25, 2009

My deepest Sympathies to the Family.
All of you are in my Thoughts & Prayers.
Barbara & Billy Gobel Mitchell, Illinois

Gloria & Benny Lang

February 25, 2009

We will miss all the adventures the 4 of us shared. But I know Kenny's is in a better place now. A grand reunion is now taking place in heaven. God's Blessings on the families left behind.

Robert Winning

February 25, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jenna Lathrom

February 24, 2009

Grandpa Kenny was the best grandpa ever. I will always miss him. He was the best grandpa that i had. The only one that would come around me and that loved me truley. I will always remember the times i had with him. I don't know what to do since he is gone. He fought hard. Hes in a better place now where he won't suffer. God will take care of him. We will all see him sometime. I just wish he was still here with us. All i got is sea shells and a picture in a frame and the memories I had with him and that i will always keep. Grandpa we would build a bridge to heaven if we could and bring you back down. I love you bye:)

Doug and Eileen Cheatham

February 24, 2009

Dad also had one other grandson who was mistakenly omitted from the obituary. He is also survived by a grandson, Jonathan Cheatham of Godfrey, Illinois.

Eileen Cheatham

February 24, 2009

My father fought a brave battle with cancer. He showed much courage and I can't remember ever hearing him complain. The strength and courage that he displayed are a lesson for all of us. Some of my happiest memories with my dad are from the past months spent with him in Belleville during the holidays and also at his home in Breadenton. My greatest joy is knowing that Dad prayed and put his faith and trust in the Lord for his salvation- I know he is now in heaven free from pain. My prayers are now with his wife Karen, who courageously stood by him through this terrible illness, and honored him by lovingly caring for him to the very end. May God bless her with His comfort and peace during the coming days ahead.

Allan Wilson

February 24, 2009

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Bob & Julie Wilson

February 24, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ken & Faye Wilson & Family

February 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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