of Subiaco, AR
October 12, 1937 - February 28, 2016
Ernest Joseph Mertin, 78 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Clarksville, Arkansas. He was born on October 12, 1937 in Prairie View to his parents Fred and Eva Mertin. Ernest served in the United States Army National Guard and was a retired construction worker from Nabholtz Construction.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Eva Mertin .
He is survived by his wife, Betty (Anhalt) Mertin of Subiaco; one daughter, Missy Bates of Subiaco; one son, Mike Mertin of Prairie View; three sisters, Rita Tice of Scranton, Claire Rowland of Oklahoma City and Mary Geels of Scranton; two brothers, Fred Mertin of Fort Smith and Tony Mertin of Shoal Creek and two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Abbot Leonard Wangler O.S.B.. Burial will follow in Prairie View Cemetery under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Ron Anhalt, Sean McPhillips, Scott Mertin, Mark Mertin, Jerry Mertin, Terry Tice, David Koch, Larry Sory and Gary Burrows.
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9 Condolence(s)
Robert "Bob"Tyler
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
I was sorry to hear about the death of Ernest Mertin. He along with his brother, Tony, were two of the best carpenters that ever worked for Nabholz Constrution. T.J. Nahlen, our superintendent on several Subiaco projects always had high praises for the dedication to their profession, their productivity and quality of their work. We will keep Ernest and all of his family in our prayers.
God bless you all.,,, Bob Tyler
Mark and Lori Varnell
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
My Dad (George McClure) grew up with Ernest as his best friend. They shared many afternoon talks together in their older years talking about the good days. We lived beside Ernest's mom growing up in Prairie View and I remember this family as hard workers. They were always on the farm helping. We are sorry for your loss and pray you find comfort in knowing Ernest had a wonderful life. He will be missed!
Paul FREDERICK
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Mike and Missy,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Remember many years ago when our dads worked together as carpenters.
Paul
Alice & Pee Wee Schluterman
Monday, February 29, 2016
Sorry to hear of the death of Ernest. Prayers for the family.
Kathy & Bob Capaci
Monday, February 29, 2016
I am Clara's oldest stepdaughter. My thoughts and prayers are with all. God bless!
Angie Lensing Carter
Monday, February 29, 2016
Missy and Mike, sorry for your loss of your dad. Prayers for your family during this time.
Rita Duggar
Monday, February 29, 2016
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for your family. M Rita.
Mickey Oates
Monday, February 29, 2016
Growing up in Shoal Creek, the Mertins were neighbors. In fact, I think Mike was newborn when they lived in the house on Old Military that the Gandy's now own. All good good people and hard workers. Prayers for the family.
Mickey (Parker) and Rob Oates
Roy & Sue Lloyd
Monday, February 29, 2016
Ern and his brother worked building our home in the seventies. Both were excellent carpenters and we thoroughly enjoyed watching their work and how much pride they had in doing a good job.