Loy Edward Ernst Sr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Loy Edward Ernst Sr. of Abita Springs, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, who passed away on May 21, 2023 at the age of 96. 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, Oscar Ernst and Edna Ernst (Springer); his wife Lucille (Barber); and his siblings, Oscar Ernst, Hazel Ernst Alzar and Merle Ernst Irvin.
He is survived by: his children, Lucille Ernst Brandt Smith (J. W.), Loy Edward Ernst Jr. (Connie) and Nancy Elizabeth Ernst; his grandchildren, Jonathan Brandt, Allison Brandt Samons (Dwayne), Loy Ernst III (Ashley), Elizabeth Ernst Lionnet (Matt), Kathryn Ernst Leake (Cody), Meghan Savoie Guy (Michael), Nicholas Ernst, Ashley Smith Thompson (Ryan) and Preston Smith (Tiffany); his great grandchildren, Rosalie Brandt, Tori, Beau, Rhett Samons, Ava, Loy Ernst IV, Brauner Ernst, Addison, Audrey Lionnet, Ella, Brady Leake, Gabriel, Charlotte Guy, Remington, Leia Ernst, Alisa McCollums, Amaya, Aubry Turkin, Kaine Thompson, Brianna and Drake Smith; and his great great grandchild Emery Smith.
