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Jeffrey Ertz Obituary
June 3, 2024
Pawleys Island, South Carolina - Jeffrey Clark Ertz, age 76, of Pawleys Island, passed away after a lengthy illness on June 3, 2024, in his home. He was born on December 2, 1947, in Aliquippa, PA, to the late James Ertz and Audrey Hatfield Nevelle.
Jeffrey was proud to serve his country in the 18th Airborne of the US Army at Fort Bragg, NC, from 1968. After an honorable discharge in 1974, he became a store manager for Firestone Tires in PA and NY. In the early 1980s, he was transferred to a store in Pittsburgh, PA.
In 1987, he was transferred to Columbia, SC, and managed the Gervais Street Firestone store. On February 2, 1997, he married his partner in life, Judy Hughes. In 2000, they moved to Pawleys Island, SC, where he worked at Myrtle Beach National and Willbrook Golf Courses.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Hughes of Pawleys Island; four sons, Tim Hughes (Kimberly), Jason Hughes (Ryoko), Jeff Ertz, and Brent Ertz; Granddaughter, Samantha Young (Travis); four great-grandkids, McKenna, Dawson, Addy Jo, Charlotte; Brother, Ray K. Ertz (Gail); Sisters-in-law, Cookie Keener, Susie Luchini (Lance), Noreen Hughes (Lou) and several beloved nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Goldfinch Funeral Home - Beach Chapel in Murrells Inlet, SC. Visitation with the family is one hour prior to the service.
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Christiane DeSouza
June 10, 2024
I will always remember when Jeff and Judy moved to Columbia, SC in 1987. When they came to the Firestone District Office, my first impression was "they are good people", this was an understatement, they have been my friends ever since. Everyone loved Jeff at work, so patient and kind with customers, and making long lasting friends everywhere. Jeff will forever remain in our thoughts when we come to the beach. Our deepest sympathy to you Judy and the entire family.
Christiane DeSouza
Andrea Casp Kurgan
June 7, 2024
Judy, please accept my most sincere condolences. Jeff was a childhood neighbor and a member of my graduating class. I now live in Willbrook Plantation in PI and I regret that we never crossed paths. May he rest in peace and may your memories comfort you.
Andrea Casp Kurgan
Robbie Parnell
June 7, 2024
Thank you for your service to our Country.
Georgia Pawlo Zmijanac
June 7, 2024
Judy, my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. Jeff and I were friends from school. We graduated together. He truly was a great guy. May Jeff now rest peacefully and may his memory be forever eternal. God Bless.
Georgia Pawlo Zmijanac.
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