Ernest Lee "Ernie" Leister Jr.

LEISTER
Ernest Lee "Ernie" Leister, Jr, of San Antonio, TX died on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the age of 67. He was born on January 24 in Yoakum, TX. He was an employee of the San Antonio Zoo as a Train Conductor. He was a faithful and loving servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. Ernie recently departed to be with Jesus in Heaven. Those who were blessed to know Ernie will never forget his uncanny ability to light up a room with conversation as well as his enormous heart and he was always open to any person in need. He was a genuinely nice, moral and inspirational man. To make Ernie happy was not to send him on an exotic vacation nor bestow him with material gifts. Instead, the only way to make Ernie really smile was to place him in the midst of his loved ones. There is nothing that warmed his heart more than to know that everyone was happy and doing well in life. Ernie spared no expense in being there for his children. He was the ideal, godly father who listened, doled out good advice and encouraged with fatherly love. If only one word could be chosen to best describe Ernie, it would be "friend". Ernie was a man who turned down no one in need. Ernie truly knew his holy calling in life, which was to lift people's spirits. Ernie was a friend of God and men. Ernie enjoyed an array of hobbies and interests ranging from sports, travel and boating, to reading and relaxing. He is survived by his wife, Cherie Eastman Leister:his children, Lee Anne Leister Gravely, son David Ferol Leister, daughter-in-law Carlete Lima Leister: sister Jeanette Blankenship: aunt Ruth Steen: and grandchildren, Sumner Gravely, Dave Gravely and Sarah Leister.
SERVICES
Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Oak Hills Mortuary. A Chapel Service will begin at 11:00 AM on the same day also at the funeral home. A Graveside Service will begin at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Cuero Cemetery at Cuero TX.