Ernest Wayne Runnels Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Ernest Wayne Runnels (Lake Charles, Louisiana), born in Orange, Texas, who passed away at the age of 81, on March 9, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Wayne Runnels to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Archie Thomas and Martha Thomas. He is survived by: his son Cory Runnels (Tiffany); his grandchildren, Blake Runnels (Tiffany), Nicholas Runnels, Sophia Runnels and Ryker Runnels; and his siblings, Bryan Thomas (Beverly), Gleason Thomas (Donna) and Marsha Benoit (Mike).

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Johnson Funeral Home

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Thu

Mar 14

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Mar 14

Rosary

Johnson Funeral Home
4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Mar 15

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Mar 15

Funeral service

Johnson Funeral Home
4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Fri

Mar 15

Graveside service

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery
1620 Evangeline Hwy, Jennings, LA 70546

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