Charles Richard Ervin

Charles Richard Ervin, of Sandy Hook, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born in Walthall County to Will and Ouida Ervin and has remained a lifelong resident of Sandy Hook. Charles worked for many years in the oil and gas industry and retired from Southern Natural Gas Company. He also was a farmer and enjoyed all aspects of farming. He was a longtime, faithful member of Hurricane Creek Baptist Church. Charles was devoted to his family and cherished the time spent together. His greatest joy came from time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, J. W. Ervin; and a brother-in-law, Louie Fortenberry. Charles is survived by his wife, Carolyn Ervin; two daughters, Patty Stringer (Kenny) and Terri Ervin; a son DeWayne Ervin (Darlene); two sisters, Peggy Fortenberry and Renet Tullos (Larry); a brother, Jimmy Dale Ervin; a sister-in-law, Jo Ervin; two grandchildren, Krystal Jerkins (Derrick) and Channing Stringer (Kayla); four great-grandchildren, Callie Jerkins, Caitlyn Jerkins, Lainey Grace Stringer, and Maverick Stringer; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The visitation for Charles will be at Hurricane Creek Baptist Church from 4:00pm until 9:00pm on Friday, June 25, 2021. The funeral service, officiated by Reverend Zachary Smith, will be at 10:00am on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the church. Burial will follow in the Hurricane Creek Cemetery assisted by Vance Berry, George Ervin, Kevin Herring, Nate Stafford, Terry Thomas, and Todd Thomas serving as Pallbearers. The honorary pallbearers will be Henry “Coot” Fortenberry, Kevin Breland, Tracy Breland, Grant Grisham, and Mason McMullin. Memorials may be made in honor of Charles to the Hurricane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.