Ernest Sidney Cardy

Ernest Sidney Cardy, 72, of Pitkin, LA passed from this life at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 4 from 5-8pm at Fullerton Community Church and Thursday, June 5 from 9am until the time of service. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 5 at 11am at Fullerton Community Church. Interment will be at Holly Springs Cemetery. Rev. Dale Mortersen will officiate. Ernest is survived by his wife, Kathern Johnson Cardy of Pitkin, LA; his three children, Sidney Cardy & Katherine of DeRidder, LA, Kelly Leyba & Chas of Moore, OK, and Mathieu Cardy & Dakota Little of DeRidder, LA; four grandchildren, Dustin Sonnenburg of Shawano, WI, Michaela Rivera & John of Houston, TX, Kelton Cardy & Lindsey of Trussville, AL, and Ryan Cardy, who is actively serving in the US Marines; seven great grandchildren, Trinity, Lucas, Ben, McKenna, Malcolm, Melody, and Julia; four brothers, John Cardy of DeRidder, LA, Tom “Butch” Cardy & Marilyn of Midlothian, VA, Philip Cardy of Fullerton, LA, David Cardy & Michelle of Rosepine, LA; two sisters, Dolly Owens & Rodney of Slagle, LA, and Connie White & Greg of Fullerton, LA, and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas & Miriam Cardy.

Ernest Sidney Cardy was a graduate of Pickering High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Ernest worked as an accountant in the Civil Service. He spent years coaching little league ball teams, always treasuring the time he spent on the field with his children, nieces, and nephews, along with other family members. He was a bowling league member, he bowled a perfect 300 game, he was a Dallas Cowboy fan, and an avid hunter and fisherman. Ernest was his family’s strength, the one who kept everyone close and listened to their hearts with his own heart. He was a trusted guide and made sure his family found time to laugh and have fun along the way. His family and friends are left to cherish his memory with love and respect, each knowing they are a better person for knowing him.

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