Ernest "Ernie" A Webster

Ernest A. Webster, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024. He was known to many as “Ernie”. He was born in Carbon, Indiana in 1947 to Agnes and Edward Webster. He graduated from Garfield High School and entered the Navy in 1966. He stayed for 4 years and proudly served in Vietnam. Once home he entered the Naval Reserves and stayed in for another 22 years. Upon returning home from Vietnam, he became a Deputy Sheriff and eventually went on to receive his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Criminology from Indiana State University. He remained a Deputy Sheriff until 1994. After retiring as a Deputy Sheriff he went on to serve as Director of Community Corrections and then continued on to work in Public Safety at Rose Hulman. He also proudly owned Ernie’s Old Time Barbershop. Once closing the Barbershop, he worked for the Department of Children's Services and was currently working for CASA as a Child Information Specialist. He was an amazing husband to Debra Webster and an extraordinary father to his children Wally Webster, Lisa Laitas (Abram) (Webster) and Tammy (Tim) Manley (Webster), Jennifer Peterson (Webster), and stepdaughter Magen (Kegan) Surber. He was blessed with many grandchildren Katelynn Herrick, Sulaiman BenSaeed, Ashlynn (Dakota) Siekman, Abdullah BenSaeed, Chance Webster, Emily Peterson, Rachel Peterson, Manny BenSaeed, Brandon Pence, Addilyn Surber, Amelia Surber, Sophie Surber and one Great Grandchild Lorelai Herrick. He is survived by his sisters Matilda (Tilly) Ferrand and Patsy Miller. He preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Billy Joe, George, Eddie and sister, June Harden. He was also preceded in death by one Grandson Carter Manley. He was a remarkable man and member of this community. It’s hard to put into words how loving and kind he was. He loved to tell stories of his days in the Navy and on the Sheriff’s Department. He was always there for anyone who needed him. He loved to spend time with his family and friends. He especially loved cooking for them. He also truly enjoyed exploring the latest technology out there. His faith was also very important to him and he regularly attended Fairview Church in Brazil, Indiana. Words cannot describe how much will be missed. Services will be held Thursday, April 25th from 12pm-3pm at Mattox-Wood Funeral Home at 4660 Lafayette Ave. Terre Haute, Indiana 47805. Burial will follow at Bee Ridge Cemetery in Brazil, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to donate in memory of Ernie to any of the causes listed below. https://dsindiana.org/ (Down Syndrome Indiana) https://wvcf.org/ (select CASA from the drop down menu) https://indyhonorflight.org/ (Veterans Organization) Fond memories and condolences may be made at www.MattoxWood.com