Birth date: Nov 15, 1941 Death date: May 1, 2020
CHARLESTON, IL - Garry E. Ernst, age 78 of Charleston and formerly of Panama City, Florida, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020 at Carle Foundation Hospital. A private visitation and funeral service, honoring his life, will be hel Read Obituary
Such a nice and pleasant man each and every time he came to the bank...sorry for your loss and sad his kindness has left this earth...Kerry HowellTrustmark Bank
Jan, I’m so sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Much love
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish I could give you a hug. Just know I am thinking of you and hope we can get together in person soon. Bonnie Tipsword
Janet, I don't know if we ever met, perhaps at Aunt Louise's funeral. My father was Maxey, Louise's brother. Aunt Louise had kept all the letters Dad sent her during the war and so many of them lovingly mentioned Garry as a toddler. My mother,
I had several conversations with Garry re. our mutual love for animals while he was a guest at the noon rotary in Effingham.  He always impressed me with his insight and thoughtfulness. Steve Seymour
Jan, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Kim. I always enjoyed visiting with Garry.
Jan, I do not have the perfect words to express my sadness or to make your loss easier but perhaps you can get some comfort in knowing how many people were proud and honored to consider you and Garry as their friends. Garry was a good person and frien
Janet, I was in Effingham Rotary with Garry and always looked forward to hearing his stories as we sat at the same table. My prayers are with you and your family during this time. He will be deeply missed.
Sympathies to Garry's family on his passing. I'm a member of the Effingham Noon Rotary Club where Garry joined us for several years. It was a joy to know him and we were blessed to hear his stories and know of his love for his family. God's pe
Mrs. Ernst, On behalf of the Effingham Noon Rotary club we would like to extend our deepest sympathy. We truly enjoyed it when Garry would come visit our club meetings. He became one of us and we will miss his visits. You are truly in our
