

Ernie was the owner of Ernie’s Auto Parts and Repair and a member of the Studebaker Club and Vagabond Car Club. He had a passion for cars and took great pride in rebuilding and restoring them to beautiful works of art. He enjoyed racing drag cars as well as watching NASCAR and Stock car racing.
Ernie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janice (Rowe) Endsley; daughters; Joy (Mike) Mills, Gay (Steve) Sanchez; son, Chad (Alexandra) Endsley; grandchildren, Stephanee (Jon) Elling, Alisha and Jacob Sanchez, Tristan, Lilly and Linnea Endsley; great-grandson Logan Johnson, as well a nephew, Tony (Pam) Russell; brothers-in-law, Ray Russell and Delano (Rosie) Rowe; sisters-in-law, Brenda (George) Nicolopulos and Diann Whitford; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, daughter, Janel Rae Endsley; brother, Chester Ray; sisters, Imogene and Willene; brothers-in-law, Alan “Skip” Rowe and Gary Whitford.
A special thanks goes to best friend Ron (Barb) Cropp and the loving nurses and staff at OSF St. Anthony Hospice.
Funeral services 1 p.m. Monday, November 17th at Northeast Christian Church, 5651 E. Riverside Blvd. Rockford. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be submitted at sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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