Ernest Gary, Sr.

January 5, 1944  - June 30, 2024

Ernest Gary, Sr., 80, peacefully departed this life surrounded by generations of loved ones on June 30, 2024. Born to the late James and Alberta Gary on January 5, 1944, he is survived by his loving wife, Patricia George Gary; his beloved children, Latonya Brown-Dobson, Anita George, Eric Little of Washington, DC and Ernest Gary, Jr. (Elisa Chinn-Gary) of Charlotte, NC; 16 grandchildren, Brittany Dobson, Justin Grier, Jaeshaun Grier, Jasmine Carpenter, Jade Carpenter, Shaelyn Little, Jaylen Little, Janae Little, Chandler Little, Ernest Gary III, Elijah Gary, John Reid, Sean Holmes, Jamisha Holmes, Roy Johnson and Erik Johnson; great-granddaughters, Jurney Carpenter and Khalla Caesar; cherished sister, Martha Jean Brimage; lifelong friend, Charles Butler; god-daughters, Charlette Butler-Strickland and Kimberly Brim; and a devoted village of nephews, nieces, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his treasured daughter, Ericka Little; and his beloved siblings, James, Marcus, Franklin, Francis, Rachel, Tommy, and Ernestine.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, July 12, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Homegoing services will be held at 12:00noon, Saturday, July 13, 2024, at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am to 12:00noon on Saturday at Church. Interment will be held on Monday, July 15, 2024 in Parklawn Memorial Gardens.