Ernest Wayne Tyndall, 75, of Washington, N.C. passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 22, 2013. He was born in Lenoir County on December 21, 1937 to the late Louis Tyndall and Rebe Tyndall. He is also preceded in death by his wife Mary Jearline Batchelor Tyndall, brothers; Theodore Tyndall and Stanley Earl Tyndall.

Ernest will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend; He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was loved and will be truly missed by all. Ernest retired from Hampton Industries as the manager of the cutting room after 28 years and was a member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Little Washington N.C. He was self-employed for over 27 years and spent it at surrounding flea markets selling his well known “wash cloths.”

Survivors include his daughter, Tanya T. Hume and husband Scott of Kinghtdale N.C; three grandchildren, Caitlin Hume, Kelsey Hume, Kaden Hume, one great-grandchild; Carson Sabourin, sister; Annie Ruth Holland and husband Franklin of Warsaw N.C., sister-in-law; Arlene B White and husband Elton of Dover N.C. brother; Louis Tyndall Jr. and wife Kay of Pink Hill N.C. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with President Robert Deaver officiating. Visitation will follow the service. Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday October 25, 2013 at Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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