Jerome Francis Ernest

Jerome Francis Ernest of Centreville, MD, died Thursday December 7, 2017, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 58. Born in Baltimore, MD, on February 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Charles Ellsworth and Helen Elizabeth Krayzel Ernest. Jerry grew up in Glen Burnie, MD. During high school he kept busy on various projects and during the summers he worked painting the Bay Bridge. He then went on to graduate early and joined the Marine Corps. While in the service, he was able to break a shooting record. He served for one term then returned to Maryland where he joined the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 101. He went on to become a carpenter for 35 years where he assisted on many projects such as the Fort McHenry Tunnel and BWI Airport. The majority of these years were spent working with Giant Construction. As Foreman, he built grocery stores throughout Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. During these years, Jerry and Karen met through a mutual friend. Karen was captivated by his long eye-lashes and bright blue eyes. They married on September 28, 1991. Shortly after, they moved to Odenton, MD, where they resided for nine years. In October of 1996, Jerry and Karen were blessed with the birth of their daughter, Amelia. In April of 2001, their second child, Troy, came along. Shortly after Troy’s birth, the whole family moved to the Eastern Shore. They have lived in Centreville from 2002 to present. In addition to working and spending time with his family, Jerry had many hobbies. In his early years, he would spend time rock climbing. He also worked hard to earn his Brown Belt in Martial Arts. Throughout his adult life he was an avid runner, running up to 10 miles a day. He also enjoyed working in his garage, whether he was fixing a car or building a rocket engine from scratch. He was very proud to have earned his helicopter pilot license in 2012. Lastly, he thoroughly enjoyed building models from various science fiction television shows he liked, as well as ships, subs, tanks, and aircraft carriers. Jerome is survived by his wife, Karen Lynn McQuillen of Centreville; children, Amelia Sara Ernest of Centreville, MD and Troy Mitchum Ernest of Centreville, MD; sister, Barbara Helen Kraft of Denton, MD; brothers, Charles Ellsworth Ernest, Jr. of Thailand and Patrick Steven Ernest of Pasadena, MD; and many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be at 7:00pm on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. in Centreville, where family and friends may visit from 2pm-4pm and again 6pm-7pm.

Jerome Francis Ernest

February 21, 1959 - December 7, 2017