Dennis Lee Ervin

1948 - 2018

Dennis Lee Ervin, 69, of Quincy, died Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his home.

Dennis was born in Rosedale, Ind., on Oct. 30, 1948, a son of Lee Ervin and Rose (Dewitt) Chafin and his stepfather, Wes Jones. He married Ruby M. Bridgman in Columbus Methodist Church in Columbus on March 7, 1982, and she survives.

Dennis, who was known as "Gomer" to his co-workers at Titan Wheel, retired in 2010 as a supervisor.

He was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church.

Dennis especially loved spending time with his family. He loved to go on fishing trips with his brother, and as a dedicated outdoors man, he enjoyed hunting, boating and the river. He also liked going motorcycle riding, playing pool and bowling.

In addition to his wife, Ruby, survivors also include his children, Eric (Mary Ann) Ervin, John (Lindsey) Ervin, all of Quincy, Lucas and Kim Ervin of Coatsburg; grandchildren, Brendan and Kayla Ervin of Edwardsville, Maddison Ervin, Gage and Elle Reed, all of Quincy; a great-nephew, Brittan Ashbaker of Magnolia, Texas; brothers and sisters, Lloyd and Nancy Ashbaker of Magnolia, Rosemary and Dave Conley and their children, Dennis's nieces and nephews, Dee and Joe Conley; Gary and Courtney Conley, all of Magnolia.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather, Wes; a sister, Nyda Shaw; and a niece, Heather Ashbaker.

SERVICES: 11 a.m. graveside services Friday, July 13, in Greenmount Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Crawford conducting.

VISITATION: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 12, at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

MEMORIALS: Faith Presbyterian Church or Quincy Humane Society.

ARRANGEMENTS: Duker and Haugh Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.