James Everett "Jim" Ertzberger
December 15, 1934 ~ December 17, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
James Everett “Jim” Ertzberger, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Mission Hospital.
An Asheville native, Jim was a son of the late John and Mary Griffin Ertzberger. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ray Ertzberger; step-daughter, Kimberly Warren; and brother-in-law, Brooks Ledford.
Mr. Ertzberger was a retired Captain with the City of Asheville Fire Department. He was also a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved to play golf and poker in his spare time and was a past member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Jim is survived by his wife, Genell Baldwin Ertzberger; daughter, Jan Kay Ertzberger; sister, Alma Ledford; sister-in-law, Glenn Ertzberger; cousins, Sandra Perrigo and Donna Coates; his dog, Boomer; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mr. Ertzberger will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. The Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Calvary Churchyard.
His family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
Services
Visitation: December 20, 2019 6:00 pm - May 5, 2025 8:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: December 21, 2019 11:00 am
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: December 21, 2019 12:00 pm
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard
Hendersonville Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-252-3535
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Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Jim was a dear friend and will really be missed. He was such a gentleman and always lots of fun.
The four of us had many great times together – trips, good dinners, Vegas several times; lots of good
memories.
Our prayers, sorrow and love to Genell and Jan.
With love,
Ola and Clark
Thank you so much, Ola. He loved all those times!!
Thank you so much!!
Jan I am so sorry for your loss so close to Christmas. I know this will be hard for your family. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Vicki Fox
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much!
Jan I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Jim, and thought him to be a great person, I know he will be sorely missed, You and family will be in my prayers. Chuck Whitten
Thank you so much! He loved his fireman brothers.
Sorry to hear about your loss please know that I am here for you and your family.
Thank you so much!!
Thank you so much!!
I am so sad Genell and Jan. No suffering for Jim.
Thank you so much!!
Genell, Jan, and friends and relatives: We are saddened to learn of Mr. Ertzberger’s death. We will be praying for your comfort and strength as you face this time of grief. Trust that in time your minds will be dominated by the good memories you hold about him.
Paul and Gail Hayes
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!!