Ernest Andrew Webb

Mr. Ernest Andrew Webb, 80, of Gainesville passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at his residence.

Private Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home. Rev. Sam Parsons and Mr. Everett Mann will officiate. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Born in Compton, CA, on July 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Jim and Ruby Webb. In 1945, the family moved to Georgia and Mr. Webb attended school in Norcross, GA. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.  He and Carol were married in 1991. “I love Carol with all my heart and will do so until The LORD calls me home.”  They attended Blackshear Place Baptist Church for over 25 years then moved to Lakewood Baptist Church.

Mr. Webb was in the in the military for 31 years, 4 in the US Navy and 27 years in the Air Force.  Medals awarded were for a Distinguished Flying Cross and Thirteen Air Metals all earned in Vietnam, plus other assorted metals. Mr. Webb served four tours in Vietnam and a brief tour during Desert Shield. He was a flight engineer on C-141-A and C-130’s.  On the C-130, the B model, E model, H model, the Weather model hurricane investigation and the AC-130 Gunship. Mr. Webb retired from the Department of Defense.  Mr. Webb was a fisherman at heart mainly for bass and trout. He was a member of the Cherokee Gun club for 34 years. He also loved Nascar, especially Dale Earnhardt, and Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Mr. Webb is survived by his wife, Carol Williams Webb; daughter, Margie Simmons of Auburn, GA; granddaughter, Allison Tanner of Auburn, GA and grandson, Austin Tanner of Auburn, GA.

Flowers will be accepted or a donation may be made to Lakewood Baptist Church, 2235 Thompson Bridge Rd. Gainesville, GA 30501.

 Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.