Ernest is preceded in death by his loving wife, Donna Swattes; father, J.O. Swattes; mother, Josephine Swattes, and brother, Leonard Swattes. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Robin Swattes and Mary Wilson; grandchildren, DJ Wright, Christin Hopson, Ginny Hopson; great-grandchildren, Emerus and Natalie.
The family will receive family and friends for a visitation Monday, September 17, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; a funeral service on Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Family Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home; with a burial to follow at Brookside Memorial Park and Cemetery, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039.