Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2021 in Suffolk, Virginia

Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr.

January 16, 2021

Suffolk, Virginia

Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 16, 2021 in Suffolk, Virginia

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Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 16, 2021, Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr. (Suffolk, Virginia) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ada S. Thorpe and Sylvester Hickman; and his siblings, Mable Jones, Robert Thorpe and Sylvester Thorpe Jr. Ernest.

He is survived by: his children, Diane M. Smith (George), Denise Montgomery, Vanessa Peele (Windell), Elanda Rodgers, Carolyn Harris (Randy), Bernard Thorpe (Marjorie) and Ernest Thorpe Jr. (Kimberly); his stepson Tony Bowers; and his sisters-in-law, Barbara Bowers, Roberta Matthews and Edna Holliman. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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February 22, 2021

Michel Barreau, Jr. lit a candle

“In loving memory of Elder Ernest L. Thorpe Sr., Someone so special will not be forgotten. Our substantive discussions will certainly be remembered and cherished. A man and child of God with a warm and caring heart. I will always be grateful for the special moments of mind and heart exchange. 💚💛🧡 May our Almighty Creator accept you with open arms. 🛐✝️”


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January 23, 2021

Michel Barreau, Jr. wrote a sympathy message

“Dear Audrey and family, My deepest sympathies to you at this most difficult time of loss. May you find solace in knowing how much Brother Ernest was loved, admired, and will be missed. As we take notice of the resplendence of gems, so shall our Almighty Creator recognize the arrival of our Brother, Ernest. So shall it be!”


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