Byhalia - Ernest Ralph "Ernie" Lairmore, Jr. of passed to be with the Lord June 12, 2013. He was born April 27, 1951 in Fayetteville, N.C. and grew up in Oxford, MS. He was employed by Tricorbraun for 35 years. His hobbies were watching wrestling, and University of Memphis football and basketball. Ernie was a wounded Army Vietnam War veteran who had an amazing sense of humor, was witty, a loyal protector and always helped others. He married Becky Lairmore December 11, 2008 and he is survived by her and his brothers, Bill Lairmore (Leigh) of Cordova, Henry Lairmore (Joy) of St. Louis, his sister, Betty Blackwell (Bob) of Slidell, LA and a god-daughter, Tiffany Brantley. His parents, Ernest Ralph Larimore and Katherine Maria Pingitzer preceded him in death. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch 662-895-2310 www.BrantleyFuneral.com