Ernest "Ernie"

Sledge

Ernest Stuart Sledge, 73, of Calhoun, GA, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. Graveside Services will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm with Pastor David Parrish officiating. Mr. Sledge was born on January 9, 1947 in Thomasville, GA to the late David Ernest Sledge & Helen Christine Hough Sledge. He attended Thomasville High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Valdosta State University. He retired from Sledge Automotive Group and L&S Services, LLC and was a member of the Henry County Shriner's Club. Survivors include, his daughter, Helen Sledge Hughey (Matthew) of Calhoun, GA, granddaughters, Ella Reese Hughey and Susannah Owen Hughey of Calhoun, GA, special friends, Dale Graham of Thomasville, GA and Diane Sledge of Catawba, GA, and cousins, Sue Williams Gibson and Faye Strickland both of Moultrie, GA. Guests may sign the online register at www.whiddonshiverfuneralhome.com