03/06/2026
Ernest Arledge III, son of the late Ernest Arledge II and the late Vera Lee Hemphill Arledge, was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He entered eternal rest on February 25, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Ernest was formerly employed with Draper Line Corporation for ten years prior to becoming disabled. Known for his friendly spirit, he never met a stranger and loved meeting and talking with people. He was a devoted member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, where he faithfully served on the Men of God Ministry, Helping Hands Sympathy Club, an honorary member of the Usher Board, and assisted with Bible Study and church leadership until his health declined.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Myrtle Gwendolyn Arledge, Betty Cassandra Martin, and niece Meagan Katrice Arledge Dawkins.
He leaves to cherish his memory two sisters, Delores Dayson and Teresa Arledge of Spartanburg, SC; two aunts, Andrena Littlejohn and Anita L. (Roger) Jennings of Roebuck, SC; nephews reared in the home Aaron (Patricia) Martin of Simpsonville, South Carolina, Jonathon Arledge of Greenville, South Carolina, Brandon Arledge and James (Beth Ann) Arledge of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He cherished his dear cousin Elaine Williams and his bonus “Ma Ma” & “Pop” Rosa (Michael) Thomas of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Spartanburg, SC. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Gardens.