Ernest Robert Schmitt
Posted: July 14, 2009
Ernest Robert Schmitt, age 56, of Columbus, MS passed away recently at his residence. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 4 p.m. in the Lowndes Funeral Home Chapel, Columbus, MS. Lowndes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Schmitt was born January 2, 1953 in North Carolina to the late. Ernest Robert Schmitt, Sr. and Mary Virginia Ludwig. He was a resident of Columbus, MS for the past sixteen years having moved from Germany. Mr. Schmitt retired in 1995 as Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force with twenty-four years of service and worked in disaster preparedness. Mr. Schmitt is survived by his wife, Patricia Watt Schmitt, Columbus, MS; sons, Ernest Robert (Teresa) Schmitt, Jr., Columbus, MS; Christopher Jean Schmitt, Norfolk, VA; Eric Robert Schmitt, Japan and daughter, Amber Lynne Schmitt, Columbus, MS; sisters, Renee Schmitt, California, Valerie Williams; Lori Schmitt, California; and brother, Thomas Schmitt. Memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, Lowndes County Chapter, 220 5th St. N., Columbus, MS 39701.