Bobby Wayne Ervin, Sr. was born February 19, 1950 in McNairy County, TN the son of the late Mary Lee Houston Ervin.
He was united in marriage to Edna F. Griffin on January 8, 1969.
Bobby worked as a spot welder and machine operator for General Electric in Selmer for many years. After retiring from G. E. he opened Bob’s Cycle Shop, which he operated for 24 years. Rebuilding and customizing vintage Harley Davidson motorcycles was his specialty. Deer and turkey hunting, shooting pool, and working on motorcycles were some of his favorite activities, but his greatest enjoyment came from the time he spent with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Mr. Ervin departed this life on November 17, 2022 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 72 Years, 8 Months, 29 Days. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Edna F. (Griffin) Ervin of Selmer, TN; two daughters, Angela Inman and husband Mario of Ramer, TN and Wendy Jo Bearden and husband Dale R. of Adamsville, TN; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five sisters: Elizabeth Duncan of Selmer, TN, Anna M. Carter and husband Travis of Murfreesboro, TN, Cynthia M. Ervin of Maryville, TN, Mary Ann Hall and husband Danny Ray of Parsons, TN, and Melissa Moore and husband Terry of Selmer, TN; two brothers, Terry Lee Ervin of Decaturville, TN and Dennis Darnell Ervin of Selmer, TN; “a slew” of nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Ervin was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Wayne Ervin, Jr.; a brother, Robert Philmore Ervin; and a brother-in-law, Charley Duncan.
