Ernest Meres Salley passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on May 11, 2014. He was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida in 1931 to Ernestine Meres and Henry McKie Salley. He was the oldest of three children; his two brothers are Hammond McKie Salley and Charles Dudley Salley. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sally, his daughter, Anna Katherine and his granddaughter, Savannah.
He is survived by seven children, sixteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins and a large spiritual family, all of whom were always dear to his heart.
Memorial services for Ernest Salley will be held at 2:00 pm on May 24, 2014 at 111 Old Stoney Loop, Elizabethton, Tennessee.