Ernest Charles Whitlock Sr. was born October 15, 1945 at Dow, Illinois the son of Gilbert and Bessie (Goheen) Whitlock and passed away on April 4, 2021 at Cape Girardeau at the age of 75 years.

Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Two (2) brothers Dave Whitlock and Jack Whitlock and One (1) sister Ruth Kline.

Ernie is survived by his wife Ruth Whitlock, To (2) sons James (Heather) Whitlock and Ernie (Pam) Whitlock II. Two (2) daughters Samantha (Jr.) Sebastian and Michelle Easley. Two (2) sisters Connie Gettings and Lela (Jeff) Seidler. Thirteen (13) grandchildren and Thirteen (13) great grandchildren.

Ernie was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed fishing, gardening and all of his animals.