Celebrating the life of
Ernest Wesley Bevill
October 15, 1931 - May 16, 2010
Ernest Wesley Bevill, 78, died Sunday, May 16, 2010 at Memorial University Medical Center. He was born October 15, 1931 to the late Edward and Matilda Bevill. Ernest was a member of Southside Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, taught the Senior Adult Sunday School class, and also sang in the Senior Adult Choir.
He retired as an Assistant Vice-President from Savannah Bank and Trust Co. and also was a member of the Bank Retirees Association. He was also a member of the Chatham Artillary and the Cobra Club.
He was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Bevill, Jr., his daughter, Jennifer Ann Warren, and his granddaughter, Carrie Turner.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Tommie N. Bevill, of Savannah, one daughter, Vicki Childers, of Versailles, Kentucky, one son, Allen T. Bevill, of Savannah, three sisters, Ouida Troughton, of Savannah, Betty Roughen, of Savannah, and Evelyn Hill, of Bellflower, CA, also two brothers, Nathan Bevill, of Orlando, FL, and Donald Bevill, of Sparta, GA. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Jamie Davila, Bess Warren, Michael, Wesley, and Jennifer Childers, and Brittany Bevill, and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Southside Baptist Church with The Reverend Dr. Alan Bosson officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund, 5502 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA 31406.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
When Terri called with the news, it triggered a flood of memories stretching back a half century. From the early days on McKinnon Dr., to Morningside Baptist, to daily gatherings for coffee, up to & including the very recent past when Mr. & Mrs. Bevill or Momma & Daddy could always be counted on to be there for each other during any momentous family occurrence, be it joyous or sad. And, to be sure, there has been enough sadness through the years for several lifetimes, but at the same time, torrents of joy that washed over all to constantly remind us of the exquisite beauty of life & why we always will remain grateful. And through it all, a friendship eternally woven into the fabric of each family's lives---'blest be the tie that binds'. As you go through these next few days, my prayers for you will be for peace of mind and spirit. And when it's our turn to cross that bridge, he'll most assuredly be there with the other Heavenly Hosts to welcome us home. Love, Larry
- Larry Bragg, Myrtle Beach, SC
We are so sorry to hear about Earnest. It so happens my mom, LaRose Oliver Allman is staying with us right now and shared this sad news with us.
- John and Cindy Allman, Franklin, TN
When Terri called with the news, it triggered a flood of memories stretching back a half century. From the early days on McKinnon Dr., to Morningside Baptist, to daily gatherings for coffee, up to & including the very recent past when Mr. & Mrs. Bevill or Momma & Daddy could always be counted on to be there for each other during any momentous family occurrence, be it joyous or sad. And, to be sure, there has been enough sadness through the years for several lifetimes, but at the same time, torrents of joy that washed over all to constantly remind us of the exquisite beauty of life & why we always will remain grateful. And through it all, a friendship eternally woven into the fabric of each family's lives---'blest be the tie that binds'. As you go through these next few days, my prayers for you will be for peace of mind and spirit. And when it's our turn to cross that bridge, he'll most assuredly be there with the other Heavenly Hosts to welcome us home. Love, Larry
- Larry Bragg, Myrtle Beach, SC
We are so sorry to hear about Earnest. It so happens my mom, LaRose Oliver Allman is staying with us right now and shared this sad news with us.
- John and Cindy Allman, Franklin, TN
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
