Retired Chief Warrant Officer Ernest Green, age 63, died on Friday evening, November 6, 2015, in his home surrounded by family and friends.  Ernest was born in Sumter, SC; Farmville being his home for over 20 years. 

Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Essa D. Green, seven children, over 15 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He is also has a large family in Sumter, SC., that includes his mother, Mrs. Green, sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews.

Ernest Green was a man who loved his family, friends, and his work.  He was known for “checking on his neighbors”.

There will be no formal funeral service, he had requested that he be cremated and sent home to rest with his father in Sumter, SC.

Donations may be made in his name to  http://www.centrahealth.com/donate; be sure to “designate my donation to” the Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center, Lynchburg, VA.

Cremation Society of Virginia-Southside, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. 

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cremationofvirginia.com