Obituary of Gregory Ernst

Gregory Ernst, 53, of DeRidder entered eternal peace on January 30th, 2014 with his family by his side. Service will be held at Hixson Funeral Home Chapel in DeRidder, Louisiana on Saturday, February 1st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Mr. Ernst had a love of nature, hunting, fishing, and his family. He was preceded in death by one brother, Mark Ernst of Lake Charles, LA. Left to mourn his loss and cherish his memory are his wife of 12 years, Pamela Ernst of DeRidder, LA; father John Ernst of DeRidder, LA; mother Barbara Seabough and husband Terry of Ragley, LA; two daughters, Jill Ernst/ Thibodeaux and husband Dwayne of Moss Bluff, LA, and Mandy Ernst of Lake Charles, LA; two step children, Breanna Tighe of DeRidder, LA and Kyle Craddock of DeRidder, LA; one grandson, Alex and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins, and a special Cousin who was very close and by his side through it all. Gregory had many, many friends and mentors that he spoke of and loved dearly. In Lieu of Flowers Donations can be made to The .