Earnest "Ernie" Dabney

Earnest "Ernie" Dabney, 69, of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on March 7, 2013. He was born in Norris, TN but happily resided in the Sunshine State of Florida since the early 1960s. Ernie touched many lives in many ways through his drywall business, racing cars, entertaining friends while cooking out and helping others who may have needed a kind soul to lean on. He is survived by his wife of thirteen wonderful years, Sharon, three daughters, Tammy, Robin and Janie, one son, Gary, three sisters, Marie, Doris and Dean, three brothers, Charlie, Dennis and Robert "Bob" (Kathy) Dabney, along with eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He was a good friend to many and will be missed dearly by all those who knew him. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Palmetto, 330 11th Avenue West, at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 13th. Any memorial donations can be made to First United Methodist Church of Palmetto.