Ernest Christian Jr., age 64 passed away June 22, 2024 in Arcadia, Florida. He was born in Arcadia, Florida to the late Mr.Ernest Christian Sr., and Willie Mae Strickland on January 7, 1960. He was a member of the African Methodist Church (AME).

His hobbies where dancing and doing concrete work. He was a family man and found lots of joy at family gatherings and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his children Rachene (Robin) Hearns from Boca Raton, Florida,  Aretha Christian from Arcadia, Florida and Ernysha Hawkins from Tampa, Florida, also grandchildren Alicia Hearns, Rachene Hearns Jr, AAliyah Hearns, Jeremiah Ward, Isaiah Johnson, and Amoura Armstrong. His siblings Jimmy Lee Watson, Alice McMillion, Dorothy Powell, Ernestine (Joseph) Simons, and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Ernest is preceded in death by his grandparents Davis and Nannie Lee Watson, two sisters Betty Morrison and Wanda White.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Online condolences can be mad at www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Homes have been entrusted with the arrangements.