Angie

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Dear family of Ernie,

Just wanted you all to know you are still in my thoughts and prayers. I did get to attend the visitation and spoke with Donna, Gary & Julie and kids and Ernie's sons. I was just so emotional actually being there. I worked with Ernie at Polyvend for about 8 years off and on thru college. He was truly one of a kind!! My desk was right outside of his office...he was a "card". But so genuine! I remember a day I had worn "lipstick" for the very first time (again I was in my early 20s)--- Ernie was the first that day to brag on how must more mature I looked that day! In your 20s you wanna look mature that's for sure so I kept on wearing that red lipstick. Really kind of felt like he was my "uncle" too! YOu will be missed greatly by many family and friends! RIP my dear friend!

Shain & Kelly Breland

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Dear Wright family,

We were so sad to hear of Ernie's passing. Ernie was a great man and a great friend. We will remember him forever. You have our warmest thoughts and condolences in this time of grief. God bless you.

Sincerely,

Shain, Kelly, and Gracie Breland

Janell Daves Starkey

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Dear Wright family,
I was sorry to read about Ernies home going. He always had a smile and some story to tell. Maybe he will meet up with the golfer that are already there.
God Bless and Keep you

Edd & Donna Erbach

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

The family has our deepest sympathy for their loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with them at this difficult time. May their fond memories bring them comfort.

Edd & Donna

Suzanne Russell

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

I was so sad when I heard of Ernie's passing. I had the honor to work with him at Crane National Vendors. He cared about everyone he met and always had a kind and often funny word to share. He was a great guy and will be missed by all that knew him

Mark Shaw

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Byron, I am saddened to hear of your dad's passing. It's never easy to lose one so special, but there are many friends and family members lifting you up right now. Please know that I am among them.

Debbie Ashley

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Dear Byron, Lance and Wright Family,

I was so saddened to hear of Ernie's passing. I have many happy memories of times with Ernie that I cherish and will hold close to my heart. I know how much he loved you all. What a blessing you all had in a father and brother with Ernie. I will keep all of you in prayer in this sad time..

Joe and Joyce Norton

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ernie and I worked together at Polyvend and I always considered him a very dear friend. He always reminded me of my oldest brother and I was so saddened to hear of his passing. He never met a stranger and will be missed by many. He was always a friend you could count on....a great man and one that truly loved his family. We were all blessed by knowing Ernie. Our prayers are with each of you. Joyce Norton and family

George Liggett

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ernie was a great person to work with, always ready to listen to someone else's problems and ready to help out.. So sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed..

Ken & Linda Sparrow

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

have known Ernie since high school. We worked together at polyvend until was sold. He could make any one laugh. he will be missed.

Marcie Asher

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

From all of us at Patton's..he will be missed. Always came in with his buddy Sam. He was always cheerful and kind.

Dave and Marcheta May

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

May God's Peace and Comfort surround you all. I know he will be missed, but the memories will continue on until we all meet again. Our prayers are with you as you grieve Ernie's departure.

Dave and Marcheta

Donna Kellar Johnson

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

So sorry to hear about Ernest's passing. Prayers to the family.

Donna

Judy & Bill Anderson

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

It is so hard to pack my bags to go back to Arkansas today for celebration of Ernie's life. We have been blessed for so many years that all twelve of mother and daddy's dozen have lived long, wonderful lives. To be able to see their children get married, know the precious gift of being grandparents, seeing their grand babies get married and have babies of their own. Of course some of us "young chicks" still look forward to our grand babies getting married and starting their own families. I, for one, hope and pray that God grants me that privilege.

It hurts to know that Ernie didn't live to see Landon grow up and one day marry and have children of his own. God had a greater plan for him. A plan that we may never understand as we live with one of our dozen chicks missing.

The thing that has gotten me through the last two days is knowing Ernie is with mother and daddy, playing golf and flirting with all the pretty girls. He was always a lady's man and could charm the...
Well, I think you can finish that thought.

In Ernie's healthy years he loved coming out to California every couple of years for the vending machine convention in Anaheim. It became a prize for Ryan's friends to be the one that "chosen" to go visit Uncle Ernie at the convention center and return home with tons of candy and prizes from all the vending machines. In their words, "It was better than Halloween." So it wasn't surprising that in Villa Park Uncle Ernie became known as "The Candy Man!" Every year Ryan friends would ask, "Is the Candy Man coming to visit soon?"

That's just one of our happy memories...one we were sharing with Jamie and her mom as we celebrated Jamie's birthday Saturday. Little did we know that our Candy Man was gathering his candy together to share with all the kids in Heaven.

I was always Ernie's little sister and he loved to parade Bill, Ryan and me around introducing his little sister and her family to all his friends in town for the convention.
And his visit would never be complete until he and Ryan had their " fajita EatIng Contesr" at a local restaurant that served killer fajitas. He and Ryan always left the restaurant fat and happy.

I know we all have our own special memories with Ernie. He was a loving, generous man who knew everyone. I doubt that he ever met a stranger. He always loved to brag that ole governor Bill even called him Pearl. I have no reason to doubt him on that. With Ernie anything was possible.

From the young boy who sold so many newspapers that he won a trip to Europe and had his photo taken with the then young Carol Burnett to the hard loving (living) brother, uncle, friend that we all knew and loved...we celebrate his life and know our life is a little darker now without his vital spirit alive among us. But make no mistake, Ernie is alive and the image of health as he helps Saint Peter improve his game of golf and introduce him to all the newcomers.

May his passing be the glue that makes our family stronger and a solid dozen (less one) that Mother and Daddy always wanted. We have been so truly blessed and let's continue to pass those blessings down to the younger chicks. Life is good and that is the way Ernie would want us to remember it.

Thanks for letting me share with you... Love, Ernie's Little Sister

Janet Lee ( Pooky)

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Uncle Ernie, I dreaded driving up the hill last night knowing you were not going to be here. This morning I took my coffee down to your cabin and visited with Lance. He had a fire going in the fireplace, your Christmas tree was lite up and the only thing missing was you. I know your spirit is still there, I could feel you. I will truly miss you my favorite uncle. I will always remember all the times you came to stay with mom and dad whom loved you like a son. Daddy always said he was closer to you than his own brother. My children and grandchildren always loved to see you, and always wanted to go to Ernie's cabin!! I will miss you, but I know you are in a better place. I hope you and Debbie are having a party as we are celebrating your life. I will love you forever. Pooky

Sue & H Nixon

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ernie,
You've always been more like a son than my baby brother. We will cherish all those trips to Bishop and the very special memories we made. You will be truly missed. Rest in peace Ernest Ray.

Chris Graham

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ernie was a good friend to me and my family over many years in the vending business. My condolences to his family. May the peace of Christ be with each of you.

Nancy Barham

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I am so sad to hear that Ernie passed away. I had not seen him since we worked together at Polyvend in the early 80's. He was hilarious, and a lot of fun to be around. To Ernie's family, I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Marilyn Matthews

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Lance and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your dad was truly a great guy and I loved hearing him tell stories about you when you were growing up. He will be truly missed by all those that knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Nixon Cummings

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

My dear Uncle Ernie,
I will miss you more than you'll ever know. You have always been my favorite uncle and the one that made my memories of Arkansas so special. I was so sad coming up the hill and knowing I wouldn't see you waiting on the porch with a smile as big as "Texas". I know that you are in a better place looking down "seeing" everyone and everything for the first time in a long time! Tomorrow you'll see just how loved you were and how many lives you've touched. You truly were a precious and rare "pearl" to be treasured. Until we meet again...

Bob Holmes

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. Not only did I enjoy our business relationship, but appreciated his friendship. He was always plugging his Razorbacks.

Kaye Hoggard

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I have great memories of Ernie and the fun we had on the house on Mitchell Street. May God be with your family.

steve price

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Ernie taught me so much while working together at Polyvend and National Vendors. He believed in me, and helped me grow. An amazing man

marsha blann

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

Sheri Lowry

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. He always made me smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you ya'll.

Debbie Freeman Jones

Monday, January 13, 2014

To the family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time.

Shannon Darter

Monday, January 13, 2014

Julie I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers. If there is anything at all we can do please let us know. Love Brent Shannon Colton and Caitlin Darter

Kevin Caid

Monday, January 13, 2014

I'm so sorry to hear of Ernie's passing. I had the distinct priviledge of working with Ernie for several years while he was with National Vendors. He was truly focused on his customers and considered each of them his extended family. You didn't have to be around Ernie long to realize just how much he loved his family. I felt like I personally knew each of his brothers, sisters and children by how much he spoke of them when we were together. We traveled 1000's of miles together talking about our respective families over the years. Although he has been out of the vending industry for several years I continue to have customers ask about Ernie "the Pearl" Wright. throughout the United States. He left a positive impression on all of those that he came into contact with. I'm grateful that I had the chance to get to know him as I did.

Lisa Reed Crowson

Monday, January 13, 2014

Ernie was a great blessing to all of us who knew him. He lit up a room just by being in it! He always had something nice to say, and he told the best stories. He will be missed. I am praying for all of you.

Kevin and Tonya Mitchell Moix

Monday, January 13, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you
Kevin, Tonya, Garrett and Sawyer

Bill Thomas

Monday, January 13, 2014

Sorry to learn of Ernest's passing. He was a classmate from the 7th grade on. Rarely did I ever see him "down". He was always good company and will be missed.

Ollie & Lucy Hammett

Monday, January 13, 2014

We have your family in our prayers.

Travis Atterberry

Monday, January 13, 2014

I am truly sorry to receive this sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Donna Berry

Monday, January 13, 2014

Although I knew Ernie since the 60's, he was one of these people that pop in and out of your life. He was always a "hoot" to be around while growing up as a teenager. Ernie & my ex were in the Army Reserves together, then years later we worked together at Polyvend for many years. After that I'd see him around and never once did he not recognize me & always made a point to say something. He was a genuine person that never met too many strangers! Rest in Peace Ernie, my friend!

Gladys Sevier Watson

Monday, January 13, 2014

Linda I am so sorry to hear of your brother
passing away. May God be with you and your family.

Steve Thessing

Monday, January 13, 2014

I wish to extend my sympathies. It is so tough to lose one's dad. Wishing you all the best in this tough time. Steve

Marilyn Scott and Carol S Newell

Monday, January 13, 2014

Carol and I have so many fond memories of growing up on Mitchell Street with your family. Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.

Gary Harlan

Monday, January 13, 2014

"Big E"...you will be missed.

Joann kirby

Monday, January 13, 2014

I am thinking of your family in this time of loss. May God give each one of you peace.

wandacollins

Monday, January 13, 2014

praying for family went school with him

Melissa Goane

Sunday, January 12, 2014

He was an awesome uncle and will be greatly missed!!!

Ann & David Peters

Sunday, January 12, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. He was such a fun guy to be around.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Ann and David

Phil & Mary Stark

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Thinking of you with sympathy at this sad time.

David Maddox

Sunday, January 12, 2014

lots of memorys while growing up David Maddox

Frank ie Kinard

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Linda, Billy, & Jerry.
As you all know, Ernie & I were close friends throughout Jr. & High school. After that, we lost touch till about 2 years ago. He was a good friend and I know that anyone that knew him will attest to the fact that He was a good person.
I know that He will truly be missed.
GOD will bless and comfort Him and his family,
He is at Peace now. We just have to remember all the laughter and happiness he brought to everyone.
GOD is now laughing at his humor and He is finally at Home.
RIP ole Friend..Hope to see ya soon
Frank ie

Ken & Ann Fairless

Sunday, January 12, 2014

Good friend that will be missed greatly.

Marianne McKinney

Sunday, January 12, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Ernie. He was loved dearly by us all. Love, Always, Marianne