Ernest Arthur “Ernie” Moorehead, 89, of Lake Panasoffkee, FL went home to be with his Lord on March 28, 2020. He was born in Battle Creek, MI on February 26, 1931 to the late Fred Thomas and Augusta Lavern (Morie) Moorehead. He attended Kellogg Community College and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Ernie was a shipping/receiving foreman for HB Sherman Manufacturing Co. in Battle Creek for 27 years, held several part time jobs, and retired in 1994 from Peerless Pump. He arrived in Sumter County nearly 20 years ago, coming from Tampa, FL and was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Panasoffkee.
In his free time, Ernie enjoyed gardening, spending time at home with his family, and cheering for the Detroit Tigers. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Frank, Charles, and Donald Moorehead, Donna Hurst, Eva Smith, Beverly and Helen Moorehead. Ernie is survived by his loving wife of 49 years Beverly Ann Moorehead. Other survivors include his sons Steve Moorehead and his wife Rose of Miami, FL; Bryan Moorehead and his wife Dana of Cisco, TX; Michael Moorehead of Battle Creek, MI; and Kevin Moorehead and his wife Temple of Yorktown, VA; daughters Paula Parker of Kissimmee, FL; Vicki Crossley and her husband Chuck, and Pam Moorehead, all of Lake Panasoffkee, FL; sister Mildred Shaffer, of Fairfield, CA; numerous grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Private cremation arrangements under the care of Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.
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