George Roland Ernst

1934 - 2024

Ernst, George Roland

October 11, 1934 - March 17, 2024

George Roland Ernst, age 89, of Clemmons, NC, passed away on March 17, 2024. George was born in Winston-Salem, in 1934, in Old Salem in the Timothy Vogler House. He attended Gray High School and in 1954, George entered the U.S. Army and served until 1959 in the 82nd Airborne Division. George attended Appalachian State Teachers College and graduated with a B.S. Degree in business education in 1962. He met his wife Patsy Bowman there, whom he married in 1962. George was preceded in death by his parents, Wilburn Ernst, Sr. and Irene Watkins Ernst; brothers, Archie, James (Pete), Wilburn, Jr., and Owen; and sisters, Olive, Virginia, Sylvia, and Patsy Ruth. He is survived by his loving wife, Patsy; and children, Julie Cash and David Ernst. They have four grandchildren, Claire Moser (Colt), Anna Coleman, Audrey and Elliott Ernst; and two great-grandchildren, Baxter Grey and Waylon George. George was an 8th grade teacher at Vienna and taught later at Mineral Springs Middle, East Forsyth, and ended his teaching career at West Forsyth High School. George told Patsy that he always tried to do a good thing everyday for others. He enjoyed his morning breakfasts with his military group, where he had and still has many friends who will miss him.

George and Patsy enjoyed their time worshiping at Home Moravian Church, where he played in the Brass Band. His service will be conducted at Home Moravian Church on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Ginny Tobiassen officiating. Following the service he will be buried in the cremation section of God's Acre in Old Salem. He will be "at home" there. Condolences may be made to the Home Church Book of Remembrance or to the Cancer Association. Condolences may be made online at www.salemfh.com.

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