Robert Harold Ervin was born to Reverend Ocie and Annie Ervin on July 7, 1931 in Pilot Point, Texas. He was the eighth of nine children. His mother died when he was only seven years old leaving his father and his older siblings to raise him. Having a pastor as a father had great influence on Robert accepting Christ at a young age.
Though he was raised in Pilot Point, Robert completed high school at Fred Moore in Denton, Texas. There, he met and wood a beautiful young lady named Billie Faye Johnson, who upon graduating became his wife and motivation for leaving Texas to go West. He used to mention how he was a little uncertain about the move to California but that Billie Faye, with her confidence and determination said, "At one o'clock we're getting on the highway" and sure enough they did and never looked back. California would be their new home. Arriving in Los Angeles, he exclaimed seeing rows of tall Palms Trees and manicured lawns that made him feel he had arrived in paradise.
The move to Los Angeles would prove to be life changing as would the birth of his only child a beautiful, intelligent, and vivacious daughter, Yasmi Faye Ervin-Ridley. She was his "butterfly" for she floated along stopping whenever possible to inquire about everything, talk about anything and always into something. Through the marriage between Robert and Billie Faye would end after twelve years, his relationship with Yasmi became stronger as she got older. Their father-daughter bond was unbreakable. Yasmi had great love, admiration and respect for her father. She enjoyed receiving his words of wisdom and one thing he would always say to her was, "Time will bring about a change, just keep on living and you'll see what I mean.
Time is definitely something that Robert invested in his work, his family, his friends, and his church. He committed over twelve years to Lockheed Aircraft (now Lockeed Martin) helping build airplanes. He dedicated thirty-eight years working at Marie Antoinette Condominiums in Westwood, CA, and spent forty years at St. Johns Hospital working in Environmental Services. He would always say, "I am just a country boy and all I know is work."
Outside of work, Robert was a dedicated servant of Christ. He joined Southern Missionary Baptist Church over twenty years ago under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Joe L. Gates and remained there under the new leadership of Pastor Xavier Thompson. While at Southern Missionary, he was very supportive of his pastors. Robert became a deacon, a trustee and a property manager at his church
He was a devoted and generous giver, helping many in need. His devotion also extended to a special someone who became the love of his life, his "Buddy Plus," Ms. Von Livingston. Their relationship lasted over fifteen years. They did almost everything together. They were inseparable; and dining out was their forte. Van's sweet and calm demeanor was a perfect match for Robert's firm disposition. Robert loved Von dearly, and she most certainly loved him. Her love and devotion to him lasted to the end. Beneath his seemingly serious exterior, Robert was a likeable and loving person. He enjoyed beating everyone at dominoes and bid wiz, telling stories of times past and his perception of current events all while throwing in a joke or two to lighten the atmosphere.
A man of high integrity, unwavering discipline, and strong commitment, Robert Harold Ervin, was a good man and he will be missed. Robert leaves behind a daughter, Yasmi Ervin-Ridley, his life-mate Von Livingston, two granddaughters, Tora Miller-Allen and Kyla A. Hudson, and five great-grandchildren, Robert and Ryan Washington, Sky Allen, Kyrsten Moses and Kelsey Grey. With the exception of Velma Bowens, all of his siblings, Louise, Ocie Jr., James, Weldon, Dorothy, Genevie, and Raymond preceded him in death.
Though he was raised in Pilot Point, Robert completed high school at Fred Moore in Denton, Texas. There, he met and wood a beautiful young lady named Billie Faye Johnson, who upon graduating became his wife and motivation for leaving Texas to go West. He used to mention how he was a little uncertain about the move to California but that Billie Faye, with her confidence and determination said, "At one o'clock we're getting on the highway" and sure enough they did and never looked back. California would be their new home. Arriving in Los Angeles, he exclaimed seeing rows of tall Palms Trees and manicured lawns that made him feel he had arrived in paradise.
The move to Los Angeles would prove to be life changing as would the birth of his only child a beautiful, intelligent, and vivacious daughter, Yasmi Faye Ervin-Ridley. She was his "butterfly" for she floated along stopping whenever possible to inquire about everything, talk about anything and always into something. Through the marriage between Robert and Billie Faye would end after twelve years, his relationship with Yasmi became stronger as she got older. Their father-daughter bond was unbreakable. Yasmi had great love, admiration and respect for her father. She enjoyed receiving his words of wisdom and one thing he would always say to her was, "Time will bring about a change, just keep on living and you'll see what I mean.
Time is definitely something that Robert invested in his work, his family, his friends, and his church. He committed over twelve years to Lockheed Aircraft (now Lockeed Martin) helping build airplanes. He dedicated thirty-eight years working at Marie Antoinette Condominiums in Westwood, CA, and spent forty years at St. Johns Hospital working in Environmental Services. He would always say, "I am just a country boy and all I know is work."
Outside of work, Robert was a dedicated servant of Christ. He joined Southern Missionary Baptist Church over twenty years ago under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Joe L. Gates and remained there under the new leadership of Pastor Xavier Thompson. While at Southern Missionary, he was very supportive of his pastors. Robert became a deacon, a trustee and a property manager at his church
He was a devoted and generous giver, helping many in need. His devotion also extended to a special someone who became the love of his life, his "Buddy Plus," Ms. Von Livingston. Their relationship lasted over fifteen years. They did almost everything together. They were inseparable; and dining out was their forte. Van's sweet and calm demeanor was a perfect match for Robert's firm disposition. Robert loved Von dearly, and she most certainly loved him. Her love and devotion to him lasted to the end. Beneath his seemingly serious exterior, Robert was a likeable and loving person. He enjoyed beating everyone at dominoes and bid wiz, telling stories of times past and his perception of current events all while throwing in a joke or two to lighten the atmosphere.
A man of high integrity, unwavering discipline, and strong commitment, Robert Harold Ervin, was a good man and he will be missed. Robert leaves behind a daughter, Yasmi Ervin-Ridley, his life-mate Von Livingston, two granddaughters, Tora Miller-Allen and Kyla A. Hudson, and five great-grandchildren, Robert and Ryan Washington, Sky Allen, Kyrsten Moses and Kelsey Grey. With the exception of Velma Bowens, all of his siblings, Louise, Ocie Jr., James, Weldon, Dorothy, Genevie, and Raymond preceded him in death.
Robert Harold Ervin was born to Reverend Ocie and Annie Ervin on July 7, 1931 in Pilot Point, Texas. He was the eighth of nine children. His mother died when he was only seven years old leaving his father and his older siblings to raise him. Having a pastor as a father had great influence on Robert accepting Christ at a young age.
Though he was raised in Pilot Point, Robert completed high school at Fred Moore in Denton, Texas. There, he met and wood a beautiful young lady named Billie Faye Johnson, who upon graduating became his wife and motivation for leaving Texas to go West. He used to mention how he was a little uncertain about the move to California but that Billie Faye, with her confidence and determination said, "At one o'clock we're getting on the highway" and sure enough they did and never looked back. California would be their new home. Arriving in Los Angeles, he exclaimed seeing rows of tall Palms Trees and manicured lawns that made him feel he had arrived in paradise.
The move to Los Angeles would prove to be life changing as would the birth of his only child a beautiful, intelligent, and vivacious daughter, Yasmi Faye Ervin-Ridley. She was his "butterfly" for she floated along stopping whenever possible to inquire about everything, talk about anything and always into something. Through the marriage between Robert and Billie Faye would end after twelve years, his relationship with Yasmi became stronger as she got older. Their father-daughter bond was unbreakable. Yasmi had great love, admiration and respect for her father. She enjoyed receiving his words of wisdom and one thing he would always say to her was, "Time will bring about a change, just keep on living and you'll see what I mean.
Time is definitely something that Robert invested in his work, his family, his friends, and his church. He committed over twelve years to Lockheed Aircraft (now Lockeed Martin) helping build airplanes. He dedicated thirty-eight years working at Marie Antoinette Condominiums in Westwood, CA, and spent forty years at St. Johns Hospital working in Environmental Services. He would always say, "I am just a country boy and all I know is work."
Outside of work, Robert was a dedicated servant of Christ. He joined Southern Missionary Baptist Church over twenty years ago under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Joe L. Gates and remained there under the new leadership of Pastor Xavier Thompson. While at Southern Missionary, he was very supportive of his pastors. Robert became a deacon, a trustee and a property manager at his church
He was a devoted and generous giver, helping many in need. His devotion also extended to a special someone who became the love of his life, his "Buddy Plus," Ms. Von Livingston. Their relationship lasted over fifteen years. They did almost everything together. They were inseparable; and dining out was their forte. Van's sweet and calm demeanor was a perfect match for Robert's firm disposition. Robert loved Von dearly, and she most certainly loved him. Her love and devotion to him lasted to the end. Beneath his seemingly serious exterior, Robert was a likeable and loving person. He enjoyed beating everyone at dominoes and bid wiz, telling stories of times past and his perception of current events all while throwing in a joke or two to lighten the atmosphere.
A man of high integrity, unwavering discipline, and strong commitment, Robert Harold Ervin, was a good man and he will be missed. Robert leaves behind a daughter, Yasmi Ervin-Ridley, his life-mate Von Livingston, two granddaughters, Tora Miller-Allen and Kyla A. Hudson, and five great-grandchildren, Robert and Ryan Washington, Sky Allen, Kyrsten Moses and Kelsey Grey. With the exception of Velma Bowens, all of his siblings, Louise, Ocie Jr., James, Weldon, Dorothy, Genevie, and Raymond preceded him in death.
Though he was raised in Pilot Point, Robert completed high school at Fred Moore in Denton, Texas. There, he met and wood a beautiful young lady named Billie Faye Johnson, who upon graduating became his wife and motivation for leaving Texas to go West. He used to mention how he was a little uncertain about the move to California but that Billie Faye, with her confidence and determination said, "At one o'clock we're getting on the highway" and sure enough they did and never looked back. California would be their new home. Arriving in Los Angeles, he exclaimed seeing rows of tall Palms Trees and manicured lawns that made him feel he had arrived in paradise.
The move to Los Angeles would prove to be life changing as would the birth of his only child a beautiful, intelligent, and vivacious daughter, Yasmi Faye Ervin-Ridley. She was his "butterfly" for she floated along stopping whenever possible to inquire about everything, talk about anything and always into something. Through the marriage between Robert and Billie Faye would end after twelve years, his relationship with Yasmi became stronger as she got older. Their father-daughter bond was unbreakable. Yasmi had great love, admiration and respect for her father. She enjoyed receiving his words of wisdom and one thing he would always say to her was, "Time will bring about a change, just keep on living and you'll see what I mean.
Time is definitely something that Robert invested in his work, his family, his friends, and his church. He committed over twelve years to Lockheed Aircraft (now Lockeed Martin) helping build airplanes. He dedicated thirty-eight years working at Marie Antoinette Condominiums in Westwood, CA, and spent forty years at St. Johns Hospital working in Environmental Services. He would always say, "I am just a country boy and all I know is work."
Outside of work, Robert was a dedicated servant of Christ. He joined Southern Missionary Baptist Church over twenty years ago under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Joe L. Gates and remained there under the new leadership of Pastor Xavier Thompson. While at Southern Missionary, he was very supportive of his pastors. Robert became a deacon, a trustee and a property manager at his church
He was a devoted and generous giver, helping many in need. His devotion also extended to a special someone who became the love of his life, his "Buddy Plus," Ms. Von Livingston. Their relationship lasted over fifteen years. They did almost everything together. They were inseparable; and dining out was their forte. Van's sweet and calm demeanor was a perfect match for Robert's firm disposition. Robert loved Von dearly, and she most certainly loved him. Her love and devotion to him lasted to the end. Beneath his seemingly serious exterior, Robert was a likeable and loving person. He enjoyed beating everyone at dominoes and bid wiz, telling stories of times past and his perception of current events all while throwing in a joke or two to lighten the atmosphere.
A man of high integrity, unwavering discipline, and strong commitment, Robert Harold Ervin, was a good man and he will be missed. Robert leaves behind a daughter, Yasmi Ervin-Ridley, his life-mate Von Livingston, two granddaughters, Tora Miller-Allen and Kyla A. Hudson, and five great-grandchildren, Robert and Ryan Washington, Sky Allen, Kyrsten Moses and Kelsey Grey. With the exception of Velma Bowens, all of his siblings, Louise, Ocie Jr., James, Weldon, Dorothy, Genevie, and Raymond preceded him in death.
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