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James Ervin Obituary

age 75 passed away at residence Thursday, April 16, 2020. He was born in Kilmichael, Mississippi to the late Ned and Luella Ervin. He was a retired employee of US Steel Corp. with 42 ½ years. Sonny was a member of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Senior Deacon & Trustee. He was preceded in death by parents, Siblings Pearl Mitchell, Dennis Ervin, Ezell Ervin, Issac Ervin, Leander Ervin. Sonny leaves to cherish his precious memories loving and devoted wife of 55 years Beauty M. Ervin; daughter Mary L. Crittenden, brothers Clayton (Ella) Ervin, Clement (Denise) Ervin, Willie Ervin, and Curtis Ervin; sisters Corine (Samuel) Adams, Charlene Ervin, and Lou Ann Ervin; 4 grandchildren Kristen Dudley, John (Troi) Dudley, Paige Dudley, and Joshua Dudley, 4 great grandsons John Boyd, Maximus Dudley, Aval Dudley, and Kingsley Lowe; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. View and Go Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 10am to 12pm with funeral to follow. He will be shipped to Winona, MS for burial.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Apr. 19 to Apr. 22, 2020.

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Harris Minister Walter

April 23, 2020

Blessings from on high in Jesus name we pray amen

April 23, 2020

All in God's hands God bless you Sister be

Pastor & Mrs. Herman Polk

April 23, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Rolanda King

April 23, 2020

To Minister Ervin and the entire family of Deacon James Ervin. My prayers and condolences are with you all during this difficult time. I love you all.

Mary A. Williams

April 22, 2020

Beauty, Mary and entire family . I share in your sorrow of the loss of James. I am a former Member of Sweet Home Baptist and I share memories of you guys. You were all so kind, loving and caring. I even remember Mary as a youngster. I am Barbara Shaws Sister, Mary. Just to help you remember who I am. James is at rest and the battle is over for him. God has a place for him and he can now be in that place. Find comfort in James memories. I'm sending heart healing Prayers to the family. R.I.H James

Deacon Leroy and Barbara Shaw former Sweet Home Members

April 22, 2020

Oh my oh my!!! Beauty, Mary and the entire family, how sorry we were to learn of the passing of our dearly beloved friend James. We go a long, long way back from child hood to members of Sweet Home Baptist Church. James, Beauty, Deacon Shaw and his wife Barbara would share numerous precious times just fellowshipping and sharing fond thoughts. We never had a conversation where we didn't talk about the love of God. James and beauty are strong soldiers for the Lord. No more sickness, sadness and pain again
He is at rest now, we are hoping that you and all the family find comfort in the Precious ,loving memories of James. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Our Love, Prayers and thoughts are with you all. R.I.H. James

LaCheryl Wilson-Lambert

April 20, 2020

Aunt Beauty, Mary, and Paul I am deeply saddened to hear to hear of such a great loss. May God embrace you all giving you strength, peace, and comfort during these troubling times.

Donald & Jacqueline Rowlett

April 19, 2020

We were sorry to learn of the passing of your loved one.We wish to express our deepest sympathy.We are praying for your family.

The Rowlett Family

Val Collins

April 19, 2020

Our Condolences To The Ervin Family
May God Give You Strength At Your Time
Of Sorry. Willie and Val Collins

Gwen Williams Henley

April 19, 2020

Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Ervin, you, and the family are deeply in our prayers, and thoughts. God know what is best, so stay strong, and prayers will deeply go up to you, and family. Mr Dennis Williams, and family

PENELOPE WILLIAMS

April 19, 2020

I will always remember his smile and warming love. PENNY (MICHAEL) WILLIAMS, SNELLVILLE GA. (NEICE). My heart mourns with you Beauty, But I know God loved him more. And we meet him again. I Will call you.

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