Earnest "Ernest" Weber, Sr.

Earnest (Ernest) Leroy Weber, Sr., known to some as “Kid”, was born March 29, 1943. Earnest was a resident of Marrero, LA. But on Friday, May 6, 2016, God saw that he was getting tired and called him home. Earnest is the son of the late Sidney and Permilla Carter Weber.
Earnest was the husband of Myrtle Walker Weber. They have two sons, Rev. Ernest L. Weber, Jr. and Elder Derek M. Weber, Sr. Earnest was the devoted, loving husband and caregiver to his wife and sons.
He attended school with Mrs. Thompson at St. Mary Baptist Church, All Saints Catholic School, and attended and graduated from Lincoln High School. He was the captain of the Lincoln High School Mighty Trojan’s Football Team; played defensive linebacker from 7th through 12th grades; was the proud wearer of jersey #31. This football legend played ball during the time Lincoln and Landry were tough rivals. After graduating from Lincoln High, he received a scholarship and attended Mississippi State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi.
Earnest worked at Avondale Shipyard in Harvey. He was a landscaper by trade, entrepreneur, and a collector of odd pieces.
Earnest is one of nine children. His brothers are: Rev. Joseph Sidney (Audrey), Larry (Deborah), Melvin (Mary), Albert and Michael Weber. His sisters are: the late Natalie W. Levy (Nathaniel), Elaine W. Steib (Raymond), and Jacqueline W. Francis (Leroy). He is Godfather to Patricia “Tenny” Adams.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted wife, Myrtle Weber; two sons, Rev. Ernest Weber, Jr. and Elder Derek Weber, Sr.; His loving mother, Permilla Carter Weber; five brothers, Rev. Joseph Sidney, Larry, Melvin, Albert, and Michael Weber; two sisters, Elaine W. Steib and Jacqueline W. Francis; a devoted daughter-in-law, Cheynne’ C. Weber; six sisters-in-law, Audrey, Deborah, and Mary Weber, Ruth Smallwood, Audrey Dixon, and Bernadine Vidal; five brothers-in-law, Nathaniel Levy, Raymond Steib, Leroy Francis, Percy Smallwood, Sr., and Major Burton; three grandchildren, Doren (Tasha) and Minister Loren (Jacyntha) Lovely and Derek Weber, Jr.; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Earnest enjoyed life while here on earth as he toiled in the dirt, driving his tractor, playing football for the Mighty Trojans, and as he did his entrepreneur work. But Earnest has now moved from his old house, you see, he’s move to a new place a better place, and a brand new life.
A Private Service for family members will be held at Mothe Funeral Homes, Lapalco on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Earnest will be laid to rest at Restlawn Cemetery, Avondale, LA. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.mothefunerals.com .