Ernie G. Buttram

With loving family by his side, Ernie Buttram passed away peacefully at his home June 1, 2019 at the age of 76. He will be sadly missed by his wife Nancy; children: Tony (Sandy), Tina (Doug), Toby, Lisa (Eric), Melissa (Rick) and Duane; grandchildren who love him as his "Big Daddy": Shane, Kassie, Kacey, Ben, Megan (Cameron), Courtney, Curtis, David, Noah, Garret, Elijah, Caleb, Arron and Kelsie; great-grandchildren: Izaiah, Tyler and Andromeda; sister: Candace (Wilbur), as well as other family and friends.Ernie was born July 8, 1942 in Bremen Georgia, was the son of Evelyn and Curtis Kittle, and grandson of Grady and Thelma Eidson. He was salutatorian at Temple High School and attended West Georgia College. He lived the last 42 years in Jacksonville, Florida. He enjoyed a career in Insurance sales, eventually owning his own insurance agency. Ernie was always a hard worker who took pride in everything he did, from his hobby of woodworking, to detailing his cars on a regular basis and keeping his yard perfectly manicured. His wonderful work ethic spilled over to his children. Ernie loved to travel and also enjoyed many fun filled years hunting with his lifelong buddies. Ernie enjoyed cooking and all agree that his BBQ ribs were "fall off the bone" perfect, his banana pudding was the best by far, and his fried chicken and sweet-potato crunch will be truly missed. Ernie had a funny, quick wit and loved to joke with family and friends. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren very much.In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Community Hospice who so tenderly and respectfully took care of him in the last days and lovingly supported the family or the Alzheimers Foundation.A funeral service will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, Florida 32216 on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 11AM. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Community Hospice who so tenderly and respectfully took care of him in the last days and lovingly supported the family or the Alzheimers Foundation..VisitationChapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)Wednesday, June 05, 201910:00 AM - 11:00 AM4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216Funeral ServiceGeorge H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)Wednesday, June 05, 201911:00 AM4140 University Blvd SJacksonville, Florida 32216