ERNEST EADY, entered into rest on Thursday, May 8, 2015 in Nashville, TN surrounded by family. “Pops” as he was affectionately called was born on February 8, 1934 to the late Morris and Ella Eady in Lynchburg.
Ernest was a 1955 graduate of West End High School. After high school, Ernest served in the U.S. Army. Upon leaving the military, he worked at General Shoe, Genesco and later retired from Jack Daniels distillery after 21 years of service.
Ernest joined Berry Chapel AME Church in Lynchburg, Tennessee at an early age was very active until his health began to fail him. As a committed member he served as a trustee and a steward for many years.
In 1963, Ernest married Joyce Kertchaval Eady and they raised two sons, Rod and Marcus. Ernest and Joyce were married for 53 years and attributed the duration of their union to nobody but the Lord.
Ernest loved to talk about his life experiences and never met a stranger. Ernest enjoyed spending time on the Eady farm. A true love for family, friends and football, especially the Tennessee State Tigers. Although shy-spirited, he was never shy about his love for his wife, children and grandchildren.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 53 years, Joyce Ann, Fayetteville, TN; sons, Ernest Rod (Denise) Bonaire, GA and Marcus (Lisa) Kertchaval, Huntsville, AL. Grandchildren: Kyra Janay Eady, Bonaire, GA, Karlissa Jourdan Kertchaval, Knoxville, TN, William Todd Kertchaval of Nashville, TN. Step-grandchildren: Marcus Bryant Haywood and Ashley Louise Haywood, both of Huntsville, AL. Ernest was the youngest of ten siblings, Maggie Shelton, Claude (Dorothy) Eady, Lillian Henderson and Ruby Trollinger, all of Lynchburg, TN, six preceded him in death. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and devoted nephew, Dolan Eady, special friends William Haston, Freddie McKinney, Dorothy Daniel, Dwight Green, Brenda and Bobbie Sharp.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday May 12, 2015 at 12 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday evening May 11, 2015 5-8 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home.
