Guest Book for Ernie Simpson

Provided by Frist Funeral Home, Inc.

Posted by: Carol Reed Sanquenetti
Fri February 12, 2021 Bless your heart Ernie!  Prayers for you mother.
Not only was Ernie my son’s age, he was a former student and then my assistant principal. What an incredible loss!!!
Love and prayers to all his family and many friends.

Posted by: T Price
Fri February 12, 2021 A class act.  I am so sorry for the family's loss. We need more people like him in our educational system.  From the day I met him, I had the utmost respect for him.

Posted by: Anthony "Tony" Heber
Fri February 12, 2021 I had the pleasure of calling Ernie a friend.  He was a year behind me in school.  We would always talk sports.  Big Ern was one of the nicest people I have ever met and always had a smile on his face.  He dedicated his life to make people better and mine is better for calling him a friend.  Rest is peace, pal, you will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Liz Doan
Fri February 12, 2021 Mr. Simpson, you were a great teacher to me (and all students), you always pushed your students and athletes alike, to do their very best!! I love that we were always able to joke with each other and you were a fun guy!! Fly high, sir, you will be greatly missed!!

Posted by: Mary Ann Riggen
Fri February 12, 2021 Christie, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know your heart is broken. We are not supposed to bury our children. Love from the Riggen family

Posted by: Madeline Wilson
Fri February 12, 2021 So sorry to hear about your son. My sincerest condolences.

Posted by: Mary Ann Maher
Fri February 12, 2021 So sorry for your loss, Christie. Ernie will be missed in many communities!

Posted by: Connie Adams
Fri February 12, 2021 Christie, I am so very very sorry for your loss!
  Ernie was such a sweetheart!!  I loved him as a student, as a fellow teacher, and as a friend!!
   Ernie thought the world of his mom!!  I am certain that he wants you to be ok, and always remember the good memories you both shared.💕💕💕💕

Posted by: Roseann and George Nicholas
Fri February 12, 2021 Christie our hearts are broken for you. He was such a bright and loving man.Sending prayers to you. Love ❤️

Posted by: Chris King
Fri February 12, 2021 Ernie was one of those people that you never forget.  Unfortunately it had been awhile since we spoke but it seems like yesterday when we took the trip to Notre Dame football camp prior to our senior year.  His leadership, passion, and heart has left a lifetime impression on me.  Often times I have reflected on our talks as adults.  His perspective towards life was awesome.  So sorry for the loss Ms. Simpson.  Rest in peace Ernie, you will not be forgotten.

Posted by: Ron Archbold
Fri February 12, 2021 As SVMS pe teacher, I subbed for Ernie several times. He was a respected teacher & coach. Sympathy & Prayers to all his friends & family..

Posted by: Chad Killion
Sat February 13, 2021 I have so many happy memories with Ernie. He was just the kind of guy that made you a better person simply by his example. He worked hard in everything he did and expected the same from you. I will miss his humor and his million dollar smile. I’m am so very sorry for your loss, Mrs Simpson. He was such a great friend who grew to be a great man who inspired all and was a light in this world.

Posted by: Brenda Alexander
Sat February 13, 2021 Sorry for your loss Christie! Ernie was a great teacher and coach. He always spoke with a smile. Prayers for comfort!

Posted by: Jerry and Patti Spurr
Sat February 13, 2021 Christie,  Prayers for you and your family.  Ernie touched many young lives in his his teaching and coaching.  His spirit will live on in those who learned from his example.

Posted by: Sue Hayes
Sat February 13, 2021 Christie and family,  my heart hurts for you.  I can't imagine your loss.  Remembering Rex and Mardell, Terry.  They are missed.  God bless you in your grieving.   👍☝️🙏

Posted by: Sue Weber
Sat February 13, 2021 Our family loved Ernie!  He was a tremendous person. He was a great educator, a terrific role model, coach, and friend! My heart aches for you Christie! You are in my prayers.  I hope you feel God's love surround you at this time.

Posted by: Marilyn Fisher
Sat February 13, 2021 Big Ern was kind, gentle, and a very caring young gentlemen.  So many good memories of Ern as a student trying to sing the Star Spangled Banner, as a fellow teacher on the Stray Cat team, having SVMS breakfast duty and as a Christian Man. So, so sorry for your loss Mrs. Simpson.  He was such a joy.

Posted by: Phillip Duncan
Sat February 13, 2021 Mrs. Simpson,
My thoughts are with you.  Ernie was one of the most affable and genuine people even as kids.  Have smiled a couple times this week thinking of you taking us to things like PowerTeam USA or the NBA Draft.  He’ll be missed but always remembered.

Posted by: Greg and Karen brock
Sat February 13, 2021 Dear Christie,
     Greg and I are keeping you in our prayers. Ernie made such a positive impact on Matt and was a great friend to him. Ernie was such a kind person and always asked about how Marcie was doing whenever we say him. We were blessed to know him.

Posted by: Patty Dyer
Sun February 14, 2021 Ms. Simpson, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. He was such a great boss and genuinely cared about every detail of the work we did together at Clay Community Schools. I had the utmost respect for him. He will truly be missed by many. You did a terrific job raising him. Praying for God to strengthen you during  the hard months ahead.

Posted by: Jeff and Susan Cobb
Mon February 15, 2021 Ernie-  words cannot express how we will miss you!  No matter what, you were always there for countless people. You truly had a servant's heart. Whether you realized it or not, you  had a tremenous impact on numerous teachers, students, coaches, and friends. God Bless you my friend.

Posted by: Mark Killion
Tue February 16, 2021 Ernie was one of my best friends in a tight-knit group of guys growing up.  Ill never forget the nights we spent together hanging out on North 3rd, going to Baseball games together, visiting him at Franklin, and running those horrible sprints with him while he prepared to play college football.  He was such a genuine person who always saw the best in people and was always the first one to help any of us if we needed him.  He was always there for me and although he was a few years younger I always looked up to and admired the person that Ernie was.  I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Simpson.  Just know that Ernie had a huge impact on anyone that knew him and the type of person that we all should strive to be.  Ill miss you forever Ernie and I am so lucky to have had you in my life.

Posted by: Caleb Pettit
Tue February 16, 2021
Spring's Bounty Basket was sent by Pettit family .
From Caleb, Evan, Gayle, and Randy Pettit. Our deepest condolences.

Posted by: Lori Perschbacher
Wed February 17, 2021 I am so sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. He was such a unique person. The impact he had on anyone who knew him was something special. He was such an inspiration to my own son as a teacher and coach at SV. Take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched.  My thoughts and prayers are with you❤️

Posted by: Debbie Kuykendall
Thu February 18, 2021 May God keep you in his care always but especially during his time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Ernie was such a blessed person. I am sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Carol Reed Sanquenetti Fri February 12, 2021	Bless your heart Ernie! Prayers for you mother. Not only was Ernie my son’s age, he was a former student and then my assistant principal. What an incredible loss!!! Love and prayers to all his family and many friends.



Posted by: T Price Fri February 12, 2021	A class act. I am so sorry for the family's loss. We need more people like him in our educational system. From the day I met him, I had the utmost respect for him.



Posted by: Anthony "Tony" Heber Fri February 12, 2021	I had the pleasure of calling Ernie a friend. He was a year behind me in school. We would always talk sports. Big Ern was one of the nicest people I have ever met and always had a smile on his face. He dedicated his life to make people better and mine is better for calling him a friend. Rest is peace, pal, you will be greatly missed.



Posted by: Liz Doan Fri February 12, 2021	Mr. Simpson, you were a great teacher to me (and all students), you always pushed your students and athletes alike, to do their very best!! I love that we were always able to joke with each other and you were a fun guy!! Fly high, sir, you will be greatly missed!!



Posted by: Mary Ann Riggen Fri February 12, 2021	Christie, you are in our thoughts and prayers. I know your heart is broken. We are not supposed to bury our children. Love from the Riggen family



Posted by: Madeline Wilson Fri February 12, 2021	So sorry to hear about your son. My sincerest condolences.



Posted by: Mary Ann Maher Fri February 12, 2021	So sorry for your loss, Christie. Ernie will be missed in many communities!



Posted by: Connie Adams Fri February 12, 2021	Christie, I am so very very sorry for your loss! Ernie was such a sweetheart!! I loved him as a student, as a fellow teacher, and as a friend!! Ernie thought the world of his mom!! I am certain that he wants you to be ok, and always remember the good memories you both shared.💕💕💕💕



Posted by: Roseann and George Nicholas Fri February 12, 2021	Christie our hearts are broken for you. He was such a bright and loving man.Sending prayers to you. Love ❤️



Posted by: Chris King Fri February 12, 2021	Ernie was one of those people that you never forget. Unfortunately it had been awhile since we spoke but it seems like yesterday when we took the trip to Notre Dame football camp prior to our senior year. His leadership, passion, and heart has left a lifetime impression on me. Often times I have reflected on our talks as adults. His perspective towards life was awesome. So sorry for the loss Ms. Simpson. Rest in peace Ernie, you will not be forgotten.



Posted by: Ron Archbold Fri February 12, 2021	As SVMS pe teacher, I subbed for Ernie several times. He was a respected teacher & coach. Sympathy & Prayers to all his friends & family..



Posted by: Chad Killion Sat February 13, 2021	I have so many happy memories with Ernie. He was just the kind of guy that made you a better person simply by his example. He worked hard in everything he did and expected the same from you. I will miss his humor and his million dollar smile. I’m am so very sorry for your loss, Mrs Simpson. He was such a great friend who grew to be a great man who inspired all and was a light in this world.



Posted by: Brenda Alexander Sat February 13, 2021	Sorry for your loss Christie! Ernie was a great teacher and coach. He always spoke with a smile. Prayers for comfort!



Posted by: Jerry and Patti Spurr Sat February 13, 2021	Christie, Prayers for you and your family. Ernie touched many young lives in his his teaching and coaching. His spirit will live on in those who learned from his example.



Posted by: Sue Hayes Sat February 13, 2021	Christie and family, my heart hurts for you. I can't imagine your loss. Remembering Rex and Mardell, Terry. They are missed. God bless you in your grieving. 👍☝️🙏



Posted by: Sue Weber Sat February 13, 2021	Our family loved Ernie! He was a tremendous person. He was a great educator, a terrific role model, coach, and friend! My heart aches for you Christie! You are in my prayers. I hope you feel God's love surround you at this time.



Posted by: Marilyn Fisher Sat February 13, 2021	Big Ern was kind, gentle, and a very caring young gentlemen. So many good memories of Ern as a student trying to sing the Star Spangled Banner, as a fellow teacher on the Stray Cat team, having SVMS breakfast duty and as a Christian Man. So, so sorry for your loss Mrs. Simpson. He was such a joy.



Posted by: Phillip Duncan Sat February 13, 2021	Mrs. Simpson, My thoughts are with you. Ernie was one of the most affable and genuine people even as kids. Have smiled a couple times this week thinking of you taking us to things like PowerTeam USA or the NBA Draft. He’ll be missed but always remembered.



Posted by: Greg and Karen brock Sat February 13, 2021	Dear Christie, Greg and I are keeping you in our prayers. Ernie made such a positive impact on Matt and was a great friend to him. Ernie was such a kind person and always asked about how Marcie was doing whenever we say him. We were blessed to know him.



Posted by: Patty Dyer Sun February 14, 2021	Ms. Simpson, I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. He was such a great boss and genuinely cared about every detail of the work we did together at Clay Community Schools. I had the utmost respect for him. He will truly be missed by many. You did a terrific job raising him. Praying for God to strengthen you during the hard months ahead.



Posted by: Jeff and Susan Cobb Mon February 15, 2021	Ernie- words cannot express how we will miss you! No matter what, you were always there for countless people. You truly had a servant's heart. Whether you realized it or not, you had a tremenous impact on numerous teachers, students, coaches, and friends. God Bless you my friend.



Posted by: Mark Killion Tue February 16, 2021	Ernie was one of my best friends in a tight-knit group of guys growing up. Ill never forget the nights we spent together hanging out on North 3rd, going to Baseball games together, visiting him at Franklin, and running those horrible sprints with him while he prepared to play college football. He was such a genuine person who always saw the best in people and was always the first one to help any of us if we needed him. He was always there for me and although he was a few years younger I always looked up to and admired the person that Ernie was. I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Simpson. Just know that Ernie had a huge impact on anyone that knew him and the type of person that we all should strive to be. Ill miss you forever Ernie and I am so lucky to have had you in my life.



Posted by: Caleb Pettit Tue February 16, 2021	Spring's Bounty Basket was sent by Pettit family . From Caleb, Evan, Gayle, and Randy Pettit. Our deepest condolences.



Posted by: Lori Perschbacher Wed February 17, 2021	I am so sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. He was such a unique person. The impact he had on anyone who knew him was something special. He was such an inspiration to my own son as a teacher and coach at SV. Take comfort in knowing how many lives he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with you❤️



Posted by: Debbie Kuykendall Thu February 18, 2021	May God keep you in his care always but especially during his time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Ernie was such a blessed person. I am sorry for your loss.