December 7, 1967 – March 13, 2023
John passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 while on vacation in Linville, North Carolina at the age of 55. He was a Network Manager with AT&T. Visitation will be held at Judson Baptist Church in Walker on Friday, March 17, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM. and will resume Saturday March 18, 2023 from 2:00 PM until religious services at 4:00 PM conducted by Rev. Tom Higginbotham, Dr. David Lane, Rev. Mark Carroll and Rev. Merelin McCon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. He is survived by his loving wife, Julee Boyd Ervin; mother, Zemly Courtney Ervin; son, John Marvin Ervin, II (Ariel) ; step-daughters, Haleigh, Courtney and Kinsley Vidrine; step-son, Brady Vidrine; sisiters, Joy Willett (Jeff) and Frances Kimble (Frank); brothers, Kenneth J. Ervin (Regina) and Leon A. Ervin (Donna); grandchildren, Mason L. Ramirez, Kade M. Ervin and Brieze A. Ervin; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. preceded in death by his father, Joseph G. Ervin; brother, Little Joe Ervin; maternal grandparents, Redrick and Winnie Courtney; paternal grandparents, Gordon and Goldie Ervin. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Ervin, Leon Ervin, John Ervin, II, Brady Vidrine, Dane Ervin, Dylon Ervin, Frank Kimble and Noah Kimble. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jeff Willett, Rusty Sanchez, Stephen James, Stephen James, II, Kerney Arnold, Mark Carroll, Micah Boyd, Kade Ervin and Mason Ramirez. He was a member of Judson Baptist Church and attended Don Ave. Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, working on vehicles, skiing, and most of all he loved his family and helping people and giving people a hard time. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign our online registry book.
11 comments
Beverly Tate
March 20, 2023 at 5:49 pm
Words there are no words.He was a great young man and he had so much love to give. My family knew him from the time he was in high school my girls Lettie and Dee went to school together. It’s hard to lose two young men Dale Sterling and John so close together. They were very close friends and it was like heaven having two boys around a lot just having fun with our family. He will be missed very much. Life changes too fast for some of us to be able to really handle it. God bless you and his son which I know for sure is a fine young man. Keep the Lord Jesus close and he will keep you. God bless you Beverly Tate and family
Chaney Spiers
March 18, 2023 at 12:17 am
Uncle John. That is how I addressed John. Although we were of no blood relation, I endearingly called him my uncle. In return he called me nephew. I learned so much from him although he refused to take credit. Whether it was career advice, facing adversity, or just life in general, John was always the voice of reason. In all the years I knew John I never saw him without a huge smile. His smile is almost impossible to replicate because like him, it was larger than life. In a world where people may be afraid to stand by their beliefs, John was never afraid to share his love for Christ. Often times he would say to me, or I would hear him say, “I’m saying this because the Lord put this on my heart and I need to hear it myself.” I have seen him so many times do things for others that he refused to take credit.
Larger than life is a phrase used too often, but John exemplified this. I will live the rest of my life trying to live up to the example John set for me. I love you Uncle John.
To the family, my family prays for your peace. Please rest assured that John lived a life worth living. I know he now walks with his Heavenly Father.
Until we meet agin my friend…
Donna Slater Hammons
March 17, 2023 at 9:35 pm
Frances,
So sorry to hear this, …Thinking of you all and praying for comfort.
Donna
Daniel Lugo
March 16, 2023 at 11:23 pm
Please accept my deepest condolences. I had the privilege of having John my team for a number of years. As great of a manager as he was I know all of you know he was even a better man. I always admired his work ethic and willingness to help others no matter the ask. The time I got to spend with John will always be cherished and I cannot express just how many life lessons I learned from John. John was always quick to make you laugh and challenge a person to push themselves to excel all in the same conversation. I am a better person for knowing him and he will be deeply missed.
Rick Fernandez, Lead Investigator - Asset Protection / AT&T
March 16, 2023 at 7:57 pm
To John’s family – I will miss John greatly. He assisted me a number of times as I conducted investigations at AT&T. I have always appreciated both his professionalism and his humor.
HL & Donna Smith
March 16, 2023 at 7:40 pm
I cannot express enough how broken hearted we are. Since learning of John’s passing, Jr & I have recollected so many funny stories about this man. We didn’t see him often but I am so thankful he & Jr had lunch several months ago so he could show off his truck. No doubt, we will continue to have wonderful memories about John. Starting all the way back to when he turned 19 & started at ERS. But for now…go rest high upon that mountain & boast your beautiful wings. Until we meet again John…
Much love
HL & Donna Smith
Paul Golmon
March 16, 2023 at 6:54 pm
John will be missed by all that knew him. I always enjoyed our times together and the conversations we had. I know I have another Angel looking over me.
Claude & Bennie Ezell
March 16, 2023 at 6:26 pm
Just can’t help but thinking about all the good times your family and ours had together when y’all were growing up.
We love you and will miss you
CATHY MUNCH
March 16, 2023 at 6:16 pm
I cannot believe this is happening. I’m so glad I got to visit with John a little recently. Whenever we did get to see each other, he always made me smile and/or laugh. I’ll miss his big burly hugs.
I love you John, and I know you’re going to be greatly missed. Give all those in heaven my love…and be good for Jesus!…until we meet again.
Cathy
Mark Franks
March 16, 2023 at 5:54 pm
I will miss all the laughs I had with John. There was never a dull moment. You will be deeply missed my friend.
Daniel McGee
March 16, 2023 at 5:36 pm
So sorry to see this. He was a great man. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.