Ervin Pirtle, age 49

Lost to gun violence on June 2, 2019 in Hobart, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    4 Franky
    1 Barbrque King
  • Number of children:
  • Personality:
    2 loving,caring
    1 good listener, outgoing, funny, a great father and so full of life.
    1 great father, funny, always knew how to make people smile
  • Occupation:
    1 Waterblasting, forklift operator, Navy veteran, OSHA certified, cook and Crane operator
  • Workplace:
  • Schools attended:
    1 Deep River, Vohr, Holy Angels (Catholic school), Wirt, and IUN.
  • Comments:
    1 Franky you are miss and love by many people! We love you always and forever! From your (Bing) Toya!
    1 Franky you said that you would be lost without me, but we are so lost without you! Love you
    1 He was the best neighbor a person could have! You will truly be missed!
    1 Dad I love you and you are very missed but you're in a better place. R.I.P
    1 Parrish G.
    1 RIP cuzzo...i love you man.
    1 Missing your smile,laughter and love. You were truly one of a kind. Love you always!
    2 Plenty Much Love Folks
    1 The pain of losing you hurts always, but our love for you will be forever in our hearts.
    1 Thinking about you always. You are forever in our hearts! We love you!
    1 The holidays are not the same without you. We love you 💖
    1 The best father anyone could ever ask for🫶🏽!
    1 Happy 53rd Birthday 🎉❤️. I wish you were still here 😭
    1 Happy Veterans Day to you. Thank you for your service. Keep resting in peace.

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