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Ernest Chou Obituary

Ernest Yen Chou CHARLOTTE - Mr. Chou, 65, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Born February 6, 1948 in Nanking, China, Ernie was a son of the late Eric and Josephine Chow Chou. At the age of sixteen, Ernie moved to the U.S. to study at Mount Berry Academy in Rome, GA. He later graduated from Emory University and continued his education receiving a Masters Degree in Business from Georgia State University. Ernie began his career with Dow Chemical. In 1981, he and Melba Chou Isley co-founded Chou Chemical in Charlotte. Ernie, who became a naturalized citizen in 1976, was an avid tennis player and a longtime member of Olde Providence Racquet Club. He traveled extensively throughout the world and is remembered as a connoisseur of fine cuisine. His family includes his son, Randal Chou (Judy) of Charlotte; his daughter, Sonja Thompson (Gerald) of Athens, GA; and his beloved grandson, August Thompson; as well as his longtime business partner, Melba Chou Isley. He is also survived by two sisters, Evelyn Cheung (Andy) of Chattanooga, TN and Joanne Rhodes of New Hampshire; and a brother, Eugene Chou of Hong Kong, China. A service to celebrate Ernie's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29th at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Road. His family will receive friends at the church following the service. Memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation (www.MichaelJFox.org), Grand Central Station, P. O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163. Condolences may be offered at www.HarryandBryantFuneralHome.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer from Jun. 28 to Jun. 29, 2013.

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Eric

June 25, 2023

Time flies. 10 years........how s your paradise life

Raymond Leung

July 15, 2013

Dear Ernie

R.I.P

Frankie Tang

July 14, 2013

Ernie,

It was so great to have a friendship with u. Rest in peace.

Amy Sewell Rickman

June 30, 2013

Ernie was good friend from Emory. We graduated together along with my twin sister Ann and Pat Mittenthal. This is sad. Earnie touched many lives.

"Cousin" Sue Jarrett Ready

June 30, 2013

"Auntie Mame" said, "Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death". Ernie was not one of life's "poor suckers". He came to the banquet that is life and partook, thoroughly enjoying himself and sharing his pleasure with others. We will all miss him. Here's to a life well lived.

Horace "ah Tung" Class 66'

June 30, 2013

Ernie, It's been half a century since we were DBS classmates. You are always a strong supporter of our class re-union activities. In recent years our getting togehter in those regular HK Tuesday dinners do bring back fond memories. Dearest to our heart... you Fat Enrnie laughs will be soarly missed. God bless!

richard cheung

June 29, 2013

Dear Ernie,
I am glad to know you as a long time friend and mentor. Life is short. Somehow I was back in Charlotte from L.A last week, and we were watching game 7 of the NBA FINAL after you were back from the hostpital last Thursday. That was the most memorable NBA FIANL to me. We were cheering for the Heat, drinking wine, and Italian dinner from your friend next door. we will miss you.

William Jacobs

June 29, 2013

Ernie,
You were one of the unique and special persons I have had the good fortune to know. I will miss you, your kind words, your e-mails, . . . May God hold you close. Bill

Karen and Mark Bindelglass

June 29, 2013

Ernie was a beacon of light and touched all who knew him. The world shines a little less bright today as we mourn the loss of this gentle soul. Randy, Melba and family please accept our sincere condolences.

eric

June 29, 2013

Dearest Ernie, Knowing you had stayed strong and brave to fight for this battle,I hope you are now settled in a best and peace place. Thanks for teaching me throughout the past years,even though i still make mistakes..it surely has been a useful life lesson which will stay with me forever. You raise me up, You were always on my mind.........

jeff lloyd

June 29, 2013

The chemical industry has lost another great person and you will be missed old friend. You will now be able to play tennis all the time and meet new friends. Enjoy your journey Ernie as one day we shall play again ...Go as our lord is waiting

June 28, 2013

Dear Ernie, you shared your love, joy and peace while on earth. Now you can enjoy eternal love, joy and peace with our creator. We miss you. James So (Hong Kong, DBS old boy and friend).

Ben Leung

June 28, 2013

Ernest ,
You heart and love is as big as your body !!
Rest in peace!
I am actually waiting for you to come back and fix your hi fi ! But it seems that there is no need and you can hear the angel voice every nite and day !!
Miss you much !!

Virginia Lee

June 28, 2013

Dear Ernest,
Thank you lord to bring you to this world ! Due to your birth . Many people become more fortunate ! Who know nothing became knew more and learnt more from you ! Meanwhile , I hate lord ??to take you away from us????We knew each other not long ago .
There was special feeling in between you and my family .
It is hard to say. I can only say in Chinese that ????????(feeling as my dad also pass away few years ago )

We will miss you forever ! ????????

Ronnie Chan

June 28, 2013

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

Lynn Willis

June 28, 2013

Gerald and Sonja,

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Lynn Willis

June 28, 2013

Gerald and Sonja,

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sansan Ching

June 28, 2013

Ernie had a side of him that was different and unexpected. We were first cousins, and played together from babyhood. Ernie took part in all family gatherings and we had fun. We were also friends where I saw the soft and tender side of Ernie that endeared him to so many of his friends -- of these there were numerous. We enjoyed evenings of get togethers and there were always feasts of good food for all. He was always a jovial and generous host, loved by all. We will miss Ernie and may he rest in peace. Sansan Ching Sweeting

Margaret Jacobs

June 28, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to Family and friends. Ernie could always make us laugh and have a good time. He will be missed

Patricia Jarrett Constantinescu

June 28, 2013

I'm sad to learn of Ernie's passing. He was such a warm, friendly person. My thoughts are with the family.

Gretchen Evans

June 28, 2013

Sonjia and Gerald I am so sad to hear you lost your Dad. Know that Jim and I are praying for strength for you both through this sad time. Hugs to you my friend

June 28, 2013

Take courage the God of all comfort is near to those broken at heart.

Brenda Jenkins

June 28, 2013

Melba, I am so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. Even though I had never met him, I know Bob Betters had the highest regards for the both of you. My prayers for you and the family and appreciation for all that you have done for the Watson Insurance Agency over the years.

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