1941
George
2008
George Edward Ervin
September 7, 1941 — August 12, 2008
George Ervin, a beloved husband, father, papaw, brother, uncle and friend went home to the Lord on August 12, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer.
George was a strong man with a huge heart and a quite, gentle presence. He was an active member at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and participated in the Men's Brotherhood. He was a man who lived out his faith in every path of his life.
Born on September 7, 1941, George was raised in Western Tennessee. He was a graduate of Memphis State University in Memphis, Tenn. George was a US Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vester and Euna Ervin, and his brother, Harlee Ervin. He and Barbara have lived in the Murphy area for 23 years where he has been Owner/Broker of Ervin & Associates for the past 13 years and very involved in the community. He was a member of the North Carolina District West Civitan and Gideons in Murphy and he served with the Victory Junction Gang which provides a camp for children with cancer.
George is survived by Barbara his wife of 24 years and 6 children, Darren, Jonathan, Renee, Dan, Dennis, and Dedra; his sisters Vergie Barham of Henderson, TN, Lerlie Morris of Memphis TN, his brothers Roy Neal of Henderson TN, Paul and Ray of Selmer TN and many nieces and nephews. As well as his very special friend Vernon Biggers.
A celebration of his life will be held at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. Saturday, August 16 at 4:00 PM, visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00.P.M. with the Dr .Chester Jones and Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating., music will be by Sue West.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Peachtree Memorial Church Bulding Fund, 440 Upper Peachtree Rd., Murphy, NC. 20906, or the Clay County Cancer Society at P.O. Box 1193, Hayesville, NC. 28906.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family at www.cochranfuneralhome.com
George was a strong man with a huge heart and a quite, gentle presence. He was an active member at Peachtree Memorial Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and participated in the Men's Brotherhood. He was a man who lived out his faith in every path of his life.
Born on September 7, 1941, George was raised in Western Tennessee. He was a graduate of Memphis State University in Memphis, Tenn. George was a US Army veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, Vester and Euna Ervin, and his brother, Harlee Ervin. He and Barbara have lived in the Murphy area for 23 years where he has been Owner/Broker of Ervin & Associates for the past 13 years and very involved in the community. He was a member of the North Carolina District West Civitan and Gideons in Murphy and he served with the Victory Junction Gang which provides a camp for children with cancer.
George is survived by Barbara his wife of 24 years and 6 children, Darren, Jonathan, Renee, Dan, Dennis, and Dedra; his sisters Vergie Barham of Henderson, TN, Lerlie Morris of Memphis TN, his brothers Roy Neal of Henderson TN, Paul and Ray of Selmer TN and many nieces and nephews. As well as his very special friend Vernon Biggers.
A celebration of his life will be held at Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. Saturday, August 16 at 4:00 PM, visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00.P.M. with the Dr .Chester Jones and Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating., music will be by Sue West.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Peachtree Memorial Church Bulding Fund, 440 Upper Peachtree Rd., Murphy, NC. 20906, or the Clay County Cancer Society at P.O. Box 1193, Hayesville, NC. 28906.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family at www.cochranfuneralhome.com
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