Joe Dean Ernst Obituary
The family announces the passing of Joe Dean Ernst of Gunter, Texas on July 21, 2026. Joe, born on March 9, 1940 in Grand Prairie, Texas, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joe Dean Ernst to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert Ernst and Verba Ernst; and his brothers, Paul Wayne Ernst and Jimmy Ernst. He is survived by: his wife Gloria Ernst; his children, Tye Rodges (Don), Dorsey Leffel, Rodney Leffel (Valerie) and Roxanne Renee Brust (Terry); his sister Kay Lynn Musick (Gary); his grandchildren, Shane Rodges, Shaliese Woodard (Bobby), Donny Leffel (Ginger), H. D. Rodges (Courtney), Meagan Leffel, Chris Leffel, Chad Leffel (Nohely) and Sydney Brust; his great grandchildren, Breannah Drennan (Josh), Shawn Roberts (Chyann), Taty Austin, Lilly Woodard, Payton Leffel, Ty Rodges, Hayden Rodges, Mackenzie Randle, Serena Leffel, Brylee Rodges, Delaney Leffel, Reagan Leffel, Hazel Leffel, Auggie Leffel and Greyson Brust; and his nieces and nephews, Keith Ernst, Ashley Uffman (Chip) and Caitlyn Gibbs (Kieron).
