John Charles Ernst, 67, Hot Springs died on Saturday, August 6, 2016, in a local hospital. John was born October 24, 1949 in Spokane, Washington to the late John Clarence and Ada Ray (Johnson) Ernst.
John was a very passionate person who always had ideas for great inventions. He had a keen eye for business strategies for real estate and the banking industry. He was as adventurer, and enjoyed doing crazy things. John was a great family provider. He had a very strong faith in God and was a member of the Jehovah Witness.
John is survived by his three children: Stephen Ernst and wife Angela of Oceanside, CA; Courtney Blank and her husband Cecil of Ward, AR and Kimberly Chenault and husband Kyle of New Philadelphia, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Kennedy, Delaney and Parker Ernst, Nichole and Gavin Blank, Porter and Krew Chenault; one sister: Sherae Scott and husband Michael of Idaho and a host of many other family members and friends who loved John and will miss him always.
Arrangements entrusted to Smith Benton Funeral Home. Guests may register at www.smithfamilycares.com.