Ernest Sesson Obituary
Ernest was born on July 26, 1963, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to the union of MC & Isabella Sesson, He was the 12th child born out of 14 siblings. He attended Benton Harbor High School with the class of 1981. Ernest loved to talk, and no one could out talk him.
He loved working outdoors and started his own Lawn Care service business and had many clients.
Ernest loved the Lord and loved to sing about his savior and was called by many as, "Preacher Man." He accepted the Lord in his heart and loved saying, "God Is Good, All The Time."
Ernest was united in holy matrimony to Kim Harden on May 9, 1998, and from this union two children were born Ernest Sesson Jr. and Serena Sesson.
He leaves to cherish his fondest memories to his wife, Kim Sesson; one son - Ernest Sesson Jr. of Stevensville, Michigan; two daughters - Serena Sesson of Benton Harbor, Michigan and Rachel Sesson of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren; two brothers - Rodney and Adonis Sesson; four sisters; Leona, Sharon (Mack) Brown, Beverly and Ramona.
He was preceded in death by father and mother, MC & Isabella Sesson; two sisters, Rosemary and Valerie; five brothers, Mack Jr., Spencer, Danny, Alvin and Bernard Sesson.
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Ellen Nelums
November 2, 2025
My Dear Cousin Earnest..
He was a talker! Earnest had a Laugh that could not be forgotten. His heart is his Legacy. He believed in God and that is what he leaves behind..RIP
Wrae
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