Ernie Lee Proffitt Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ernie Lee Proffitt of Florence, Indiana, who passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 69. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ernie Lee Proffitt to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Betty Salyers Proffitt; his mother Edna Baker; and his siblings, Carter Baker, Debbie Ramsey and Ray Proffitt.
He is survived by: his father Paul Proffitt; his children, Kim West (Eric) of Indiana and Melissa Cockerham (Dale) of Florida; his siblings, Teina Baker (Don) of Manchester, KY, Nancy Money (Lonnie) of Indiana and Erma Baker of Indiana; his grandchildren, Kyler Lawless, Dawson Lawless, Zavier Hatfield, Landon Hatfield, Eryn West, Bryce Lawless, Chelsea Burrell and Jordan Cockerham; and his great grandchildren, Camdyn Burrell, Mia Burrell, Aubree Cockerham, Isaiah Cockerham, Finnley Riley, Kenzie Riley and Hudson West. He is also survived by nieces and nephews that he loved like his own children, along with other family and friends.
