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Official Obituary of

Ernie Criddle

June 10, 1943 ~ May 20, 2024 (age 80) 80 Years Old

Ernie Criddle Obituary

Ernie Criddle, 80, of Crenshaw, MS passed away May 20, 2024 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Eljuana Criddle; daughters, Kellie Baker of Harmontown and Sallie Eaton of Sparta; sons, Donnie Criddle of Memphis, TN and Ronnie Criddle of Crenshaw; brothers, Sonny and Jerry; grandchildren, Wesley Graves, Jimmy Merriman, Christina Workman and Brittany Hinds; 5 great grandchildren and a host of great great grandchildren, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Ernest Mearl Criddle, Jr.; parents, Jimmy and Edna Criddle; sisters, Faye, Sissy and Edna and brothers, Leo and W.D. and granddaughter, Jennifer Merriman. Ernie was a simple man that loved life, spending time with his family and loved the Lord. In earlier years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and taking his family camping.

 

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Services

Visitation
Sunday
May 26, 2024

1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Pate-Jones Funeral Home
4174 Hwy 51 South
Senatobia, MS 38668

Funeral Service
Sunday
May 26, 2024

2:00 PM
Pate-Jones Funeral Home
4174 Hwy 51 South
Senatobia, MS 38668

Interment following funeral service
Sunday
May 26, 2024

Longtown Cemetery
5398 Sees Chapel Rd.
Crenshaw, MS 38621

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