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Ernest Paulson Obituary
Ernie was born Aug. 4, 1945, in Farmville, Va. He grew up in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1963. He then graduated from Atlantic Christian College after which he took a teaching position at Poquoson High School and then James Blair Middle School in Williamsburg.
After 14 years as an educator, Ernie changed careers to something more of his taste. He formed Paulson and Paulson Trucking where he spent several years traveling the country. Ernie cherished life and family.
He is preceded in death by his father, Ernest Hardy Paulson Sr., and survived by his wife, Jackie Paulson of Williamsburg; his mother and stepfather, Rachel and Charlie Pearson of Lawrenceville; his mother-in-law, Jackie Berry of Huntington, W.Va.; his brother-in-law, Wayne Berry and Cindy of Florida; his stepchildren, Kim Williams of Williamsburg, Denise and Fred Clements, and Ronnie and Teresa Walton and family of King William County. Ernie will also be missed by his two four legged 'children,' King Harley and Princess Lily who have given him many hours of joy; his uncle, Francis E. Abernathy; his aunt, Edith House; and his many cousins in the Abernathy and Paulson family who will also miss his cheerful presence.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home, Lawrenceville, Va., with interment beside his father in Oakwood Cemetery, Lawrenceville.
In Ernie's memory, the family requests donations be made to a Volunteer Fire Dept. or Rescue Squad of your choice. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Paulson
Kristy Roy
October 1, 2008
Dear Jackie,
I just wanted to thank you for making the last few years of Pony's life so great. I think he was the happiest I've ever seen him once he found you and I'm comforted by knowing that he left us such a happy man. He was a wonderful Grandfather to us even though he didn't have to be and we will miss him SO much! Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make things a little easier for you.
Love,
Kristy, Rob, & Ryan Roy
Dixie Dixon
September 30, 2008
Dear Jackie,
We are very sorry for your lost. James and I thought the world of Erine and we so happy that you two found each other. He found such joy in everything in life but with you he found happiness that even surpised him. I know that we will cherish the memories we have and I do thank God that he did find you. Thou you time together was short, keep faith that it was the happiest time of his life.
James and Dixie Dixon
September 30, 2008
To Ernie's Family:
I'm sorry for your loss of Ernie. As a members of the Class of 1963, at Gloucester High School, it's a loss to our family also. God bless all of you.
Betsy Oliver Croswell and Beverly Oliver Hudgins
September 29, 2008
Dear Rachel,
I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayres. You and your family have always held a very special place in my heart.
Ronnie "Ron " Moore
Teresa Walton
September 29, 2008
Dear Jackie,
We are very sorry for your loss. We were fortunate enough to share many good years with Pony and know first hand what a wonderful man he was. He made our family complete and was the best Grandparent my children had. I will always be grateful for his presence in our lives.
Sherry & Clinton
September 29, 2008
We are so very saddened to hear of Ernie's leaving us. He was a great friend and we shared many good times. He had finally found happiness in his mate, adventures, & life in general. He touched many lives around him and always had a chuckle, We love and will miss you Ernie. May God bless and comfort all so close to him.
Susan Smith
September 29, 2008
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kim and Jay Downing
September 28, 2008
Dearest Jackie,
Ernie was a wonderful friend who brought joy and love to everyone whose life he touched. I am so very sorry that your time together was not longer but so very grateful that he found the love of his life and the happiness he so much wanted and had with you. Keeping you in our hearts and our prayers,
Audrey & Bob Webster
September 28, 2008
Jackie, we are so sorry and taken back with your loss. Ernie was a fine southern gentleman. He was kind, always extending a helpful hand. I can't tell how much we appreciate what he did for our son. God bless you.
Jan & Morris Pearson
September 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Earnie will be sorely missed by his extended Pearson family. It is always heart breaking to see such a wonderful person struck down far too early in life. We hope that you can find peace in the wonderful memories that Earnie has left behind for the whole world.
Mallory Young
September 28, 2008
Jackie,
My heart is broken for you. Ernie brought you so much happiness. You are in my thoughts and prayers constantly. Remember that the Lafayette community loves you and supports you very much.
Tim & Teri Franta
September 28, 2008
Jackie, Tim & I will always remember Ernie as a loving and thoughtful human being, His love for you was very apparent. We offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Teri & Tim Franta Canton OH
Ric, Brandi and Junior
September 28, 2008
Our prayers are with you. He was a great man with a soft heart. We will always think of him as still being here and know that he will still be watching over everyone and laughing at what we do. He will be forever in our hears.
Dallas Campbell
September 27, 2008
From the students of poquoson high school from the 70's you were the best. May God be with your family.
Loretta Hannum
September 27, 2008
Jackie, I couldn't believe my eyes when I read about Ernie. I just enjoyed chatting with you two in front of Barnes & Noble this week. I am so sorry this happened and wish I had words to comfort you. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Loretta Hannum
Carol Mount
September 27, 2008
I have known Ernie since he was 17 .He was a very nice person and a good friend . He will be missed by all.God bless you and your family.Carol Jones Mount Urbanna,Va
Angel Rowe
September 27, 2008
Teresa,
We are thinking of you and your family.
Angel, Jordan & Jarrett
Angel Rowe
September 27, 2008
Dear Jackie,
Jordan and were asking each other on Thursday 9/25 if
Ernie and the kids had been in the store lately?Ernie enjoyed bringing Harley & Princess over to chase and run
with Chesney. We will never forget chasing those 3 around the store so that one of our customers would not crush either one of them. Since I have lost my nephew Jamie,
niece Krissi and my sister Robin you would think that I would know the words to say to help ease the pain. I can only say to you that I am very sorry.
Angel & Jordan
Debbie
September 27, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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