Ernest James Bertrand

October 9, 1959 - November 9, 2020

Ernest James Bertrand Jennings: Ernest was born in Jennings, LA on October 9, 1959 to Elwood (Bert) Bertrand and Pearly Mae Johnson Thimmesch. He was called from this earthly life by his Heavenly Father on November 9, 2020. Ernest loved to watch movies, listening to old Rock & Roll music, and spending time with his family for BBQ’s. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Ernest is survived by his daughter, Trisha Bertrand Gautreaux (Lonnie) of Rayne, LA; his three grandchildren, Logan, Evan, & Zoe. his two sisters, Evelyn B. Guidry (John L.) of Lake Arthur, LA, Diana B. West of Jennings, LA; his uncle, Frank J. Johnson of Duson, LA. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood (Bert) Bertrand & Pearly Mae Johnson Thimmesch; his stepfather, Pat Thimmesch; his maternal grandparents, Claude & Rosa Mae Fontenot Johnson; his paternal grandparents, Joseph & Estelle Bertrand. Graveside Services for Ernest James Bertrand, 61 of Lake Arthur, LA will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Jennings, LA on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 11:00 AM. A gathering of family and friends will be held Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Jennings, LA beginning on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM and continuing until 8:00 PM. The family of Ernest would like to send a very special Thank You to all of the staff of Lamn Hospice. To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.