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Ernest R. Stabler Sr.
SANTEE -- Ernest R. Stabler Sr., 91, of Santee, passed away on Nov. 25, 2021, at MUSC. He was born on Aug. 24, 1930, in St. Matthews.
Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retiree of Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office and Georgia-Pacific.
He is survived by his children, Ashley Williams of Summerville and Ernest R. Stabler Jr. of Cordova; a stepdaughter, Janet Felkel of Rowesville; six grandsons, Ethan Jackson, Tristan Biering, Trae Stabler, Lewis Weatherford III, Stephen Weatherford and Jonathon Weatherford; two great grandsons, Collin and Cruz Stabler; his longtime friends, Barney Atkinson, Sabrina O'Brien, and Roger Kemmerlin, who were with him and his family until the end.
A memorial service will be on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at First Pentecostal Holiness Church, 722 Catamount Road, Holly Hill, SC 29059. Officiating will be Pastor Todd Hodge Sr.
Visitation with family will be from 1 until 2 p.m. Service will begin at 2 p.m. Dinner with the family will immediately follow in church fellowship hall.
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Ronald Baxter Jr
April 29, 2022
Hi my name is Ronald Baxter Jr I had the pleasure of meeting Ernest and taking care of him back in 2016 at the Santee nursing home center I was the maintenance man on duty we use too talk all the time about the military I saw him last year around April we talked and he remembered me a little bit but it was soo glad too see him and talk with him sorry for your lost Stabler family He talked a lot about his daughter all the time I met his daughter one time they came and got him I just saw his obituary just too night as I was online he will truly be missed never for gotten LT Commander Ronald Baxter Jr United States Coast guard walterboro sc
Cindy LeGrand Bramblett
December 1, 2021
Please accept our prayers and condolences on the loss of Mr. Ernest. When I was younger, my mom worked at Miller's Restaurant. It was a favorite coffee spot for the state troopers and local law enforcement. I worked there as a busboy and dishwasher. Your dad, Captain Pace, and all the other officers used to lecture me about driving. He was such a sweet man. Loved his laugh. Back then they did a program with the restaurants for Easter called Buck-a-cup. I helped pour many a cup of coffee for those buttons! He will be truly missed.
Mrs. Donna Gail Whetstone Smoak
December 1, 2021
Ernie, Trae, & the rest of Uncle Ernest's immediate family. My prayers are with you all in the loss of your loved one. Uncle Ernest always made me laugh when I would stay at the old jail house as a very young girl, when Daddy, Uncle Vance, Aunt Carolina, & Uncle Ernest were all policemen/women. Time is a strange thing. Though that was so many years ago, it also almost seems like yesterday. I pray that God will give you comfort, peace, and guidance during the coming days and months to come. In Christ's name, Donna
Nancy Jeffcoat
November 30, 2021
Ernie and Trae, I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Ernest death. Although we had lost contact in recent years, he was always one of my favorite Uncles. I have many fond memories of us " cutting up" and just being silly when we all got together. I know that you guys will miss him terribly. You are In my thoughts and prayers.Please extend my sympathy to all of his family and friends. Sorry I missed your call Ernie. Love you
Martha Kral
November 29, 2021
Our sympathies are with Ernie Jr. and the rest of his family. Our Orangeburg family connections go way back. Rest In peace Ernest, Sr.
Susan Rentz Ott
November 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss May Mr. Ernest rest in peace. New him from neighborhood near Mellichamp school in Orangeburg
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