Our beloved husband, daddy, grandaddy, brother and friend gained his heavenly wings on December 15, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown, in Nashville, TN, surrounded by his beloved family. Ernest Gordon Roles, known as Ernie, was born on February 14, 1957, in Washington DC, to the late Elwood “Boots” Roles and Sarah Ruth Crabtree Roles. Ernie loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. When not spending time with family, Ernie could be found working diligently in the family business, Roles Electric and Plumbing, LLC, alongside his son. Mr. Roles was a member of the Maxwell Baptist Church.
Ernie married Brenda Williams Roles, on December 18, 1977. Additional survivors include his children, Michelle (John) Garrich, Raquel Knowles (Jackie) Robertson; Ernie (Stacy) Roles, II, and Jennie (Cam) Roles-Walter; grandchildren, Stephen (Anne-Kathryn) Baugh, Katlin (Rob) Lee, Robert (Sidney) Baugh, Anna Robertson, Tamia Robertson, Ernie (Lexie) Roles, III, Ethan Roles, Sydney Roles, Grayson Walter, and Tripper Walter; great-grandchildren, Weston Lee, Thomas Baugh, Graham Baugh, Camden Baugh, Samuel Baugh, and Landan Roberson; sister, Tammy (Curtis) Painter; brother-in-law, Tommy Wright; and several beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ernie was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Wright.
A funeral service will be held on his and Brenda’s 46th wedding anniversary, on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Roles Cemetery, with Military Honors. Visitation with the family will be from 4 PM until 8 PM on Sunday at Higgins Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Junior’s House, 704 West Maple Street, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ernie Roles.
32 Comments To "Ernie Roles"
#1 Comment By Kevin Hardin On December 16, 2023 @ 3:57 pm
This is one of the best men I ever met. I truly valued his friendship. The family has my prayers. Rest easy old buddy
#2 Comment By Todd crabtree On December 16, 2023 @ 4:39 pm
Sorry to hear praying for the family was a good man he will be missed
#3 Comment By Linda Holland On December 16, 2023 @ 5:02 pm
Brenda, I am so sorry to read this. Know that i am thinking about you during your time of loss.
#4 Comment By Brenda & Gary Badenhop On December 16, 2023 @ 5:16 pm
You will be in my thoughts Brenda. I’m so sorry for your loss.
#5 Comment By Lance & Shirley Wallace On December 16, 2023 @ 5:21 pm
Brenda, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Ernie was always one of my favorite customers when we were in business years ago You and your family will be in our prayers.
Lance & Shirley Wallace
#6 Comment By BEVERLY BBROWNHADLEY On December 16, 2023 @ 5:35 pm
My sincere condolences to my classmates family.Sleep in peace Ernie
#7 Comment By Heather Brown On December 16, 2023 @ 7:19 pm
Thinking of the family, so sad to hear of Ernie’s passings. My prayers are with Brenda, Jennie, and the family.
#8 Comment By Judy Brown On December 16, 2023 @ 7:48 pm
So very sorry Brenda for your loss prayers for the family.
#9 Comment By Teresa Honey On December 16, 2023 @ 8:45 pm
So sorry to hear it. He was a very good man.praying for you and your family.
#10 Comment By James Towry On December 16, 2023 @ 8:58 pm
Our sympathy goes out to Ernie’s family.
They are in our prayers.
#11 Comment By Mary wilson On December 16, 2023 @ 9:18 pm
Brenda and family so sorry for your loss. Saw Ernie back in the summer where I work. He was always friendly.
#12 Comment By Shane Trahin On December 16, 2023 @ 9:32 pm
My thoughts and prayers will be with your family. God bless you all during these trying times.
#13 Comment By Rexine Pigg On December 16, 2023 @ 10:41 pm
My thoughts are with you Brenda, & family as well as Tammy & family. May you be comforted during this sad time. ♥️
#14 Comment By Roger & Lisa Whitworth On December 17, 2023 @ 12:36 am
We are sorry for ya’ll loss. Our prayers are with the family. May god blessed ya’ll.
#15 Comment By Debbie Morris On December 17, 2023 @ 1:28 am
So sorry for your loss. Praying for all the family. 🙏🏻
#16 Comment By Wanda and Bob Williams On December 17, 2023 @ 7:59 am
Brenda and family, We are so sorry to hear this sad news and especially at this time. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead. Wanda and Bob Williams
#17 Comment By Gerald and Wanda Scott On December 17, 2023 @ 10:01 am
We are So Sorry. He was a great person. God Bless the Family with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come.🙏❤️🙏
#18 Comment By David Pitts On December 17, 2023 @ 11:42 am
I known Ernie since grade school. He was a great friend with a very good heart. He will be greatly missed. Prayers for the family.
#19 Comment By Jimmy and Dana Sartain On December 17, 2023 @ 11:44 am
So sorry to hear of Ernie passing. Praying for your family.
#20 Comment By Darlene & Rachel Roles On December 17, 2023 @ 1:45 pm
Brenda & family – I have no words to express how broken hearted we are today. We value the time we spent with Ernie when we came to visit. He was so kind to us and always made us laugh. I loved how he was a “Roles” straight shooter. You never had to wonder what Ernie was thinking. We are proud to be part of the Roles family. Love to you all!!
#21 Comment By Howard and Kathy Christmas On December 17, 2023 @ 1:54 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lord please put your arms around this family and comfort them during this difficult time
God bless you all.
#22 Comment By Pam (Corder) Gray On December 17, 2023 @ 2:13 pm
Brenda,
Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
#23 Comment By Debbie Williams Gauldin On December 17, 2023 @ 5:48 pm
My entire family dearly loved Ernie, and he will be greatly missed! Rest in Peace Ernie – no more pain!
#24 Comment By Debbie Williams Gauldin On December 17, 2023 @ 5:57 pm
Ernie was a part of our family and greatly loved by all. He will be missed.
#25 Comment By Katie Womack On December 17, 2023 @ 9:04 pm
May God comfort the family during this very difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. God bless each one of you.
#26 Comment By Sandi Pouliot On December 18, 2023 @ 8:14 am
Brenda, our hearts are broken. Ernie was loved by us all, and we will miss him so much.
You and the family are in our prayers.
Love you,
Sandi and Steve Pouliot
#27 Comment By Cecelia and Jason King On December 18, 2023 @ 8:45 am
I am sorry to hear this. Ernie was an incredible man who loved his family and left a beautiful legacy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family today and in the days to come. My favorite memory of him was of him playing Santa for his great grand child! He would do anything for his family!
#28 Comment By Odessa Dangerfield On December 18, 2023 @ 9:28 am
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with his great family. May God wrap you in HIs comfort during the times ahead.
#29 Comment By James Bonner On December 18, 2023 @ 4:28 pm
Brenda and family, Tammy and family, and Tommy and family; I have known Ernie from the time he was a young man. I always knew him as a “straight shooter”, honest and hard working. He was truly a family man and well respected. I know he will be missed by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during your time of grief. Sincerely,
#30 Comment By CAPTAIN SCOTT SHELTON On December 24, 2023 @ 9:38 pm
Tammy, Brenda, everyone,
Gwen and I are so sad, and very sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing.
He was our friend for most of my life. He was my Babe Ruth Coach way back in the 70’s. I always liked him. As adults, he was always a good friend and supporter to me and Gwen.
We will not forget him.
You all are in our prayers and thoughts
Love to you all.
#31 Comment By Brenda On January 5, 2024 @ 12:19 pm
He was my ROCK, I Love him stil, always have and always will! Love forever and a day! Brenda💖
#32 Comment By ROBERT WATSON On March 21, 2024 @ 11:20 am
Brenda, Ernie Jr and family. I just spoke with Ernie Jr and found out about Mr. Roles passing. My sincerest condolences. I always enjoyed when Ernie called to rent equipment as we would end up talking about everything but equipment.