Edward Earl Ervin Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Edward Earl Ervin (Waukegan, Illinois), born in Cairo, Illinois, who passed away on April 18, 2023 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Clarence Ervin I and Daisy Bankhead-Ervin; his siblings, Dorothy A. Jackson, Velma R. Watkins-Harris, Daisy R. Keaton, Sylvester Watkins, Bishop Calvin L. Watkins, Otha D. Watkins, Mack C. Watkins and Clarence Ervin II (Big Choo); and his niece Geraldine Watkins-Boddie.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Ervin; his children, Sonja A. Riggins (Jeffrey Darrell) of Warner Robins, GA, Edward Earl Ervin, Jr., Round, Malchus Turin Ervin of Westmont, IL and Eric Dominique Ervin (Debra); his sister Lois J. Ervin of Villa Rica, GA; his sister-in-law Essie Watkins of Chicago, IL; his grandchildren, Cherrish Riggins, Denzail Riggins, David Riggins, Miles Ervin and Jace Ervin; his great grandchildren, MiKarios, MiKarion, Trenton, Tristian, Jaylen, Jamaria and AvaLinda; his aunt Nadine Burns (Japhus); his cousin Billy Bankhead of Indianapolis, IN; and his friends, Dave McElroy, Dr. Leotis D. Swopes (Joe) and Louie Myers. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
