Ernest R. Friend Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernest R. Friend of Castalia, Ohio, who passed away on March 5, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest R. Friend to show support.
He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Joseph and Effie Jordan; his parents, Ernest Friend and Leota Friend (Jordan); and his siblings, Joseph Friend, Harry Lewis, Norma Switzer, Shirley Collins and Marilyn Lewis.
He is survived by: his wife Rhoda J. Friend (Robison); his children, John Friend (Melissa), Deborah Cooksey (Kenneth), Michael Friend (Denise) and Stephen Friend (Melissa); his grandchildren, Jordan, Justin, Heather, Stefanie, Brittany, Noah, Conner, Sydney, Benjamin, Elia, Megan, Braxton and Kennedy; his great grandchildren, Serena, Alaric, Katarina, Brooklyn, Zoey, David, Addison, Stephen and Elena; his siblings, Larry Lewis and Lorraine Davis (Susie); and his close friend Fred Hughes. He is also survived by nieces, nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Baptist Church.
