Ernest Roy Good

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Ernest Roy Good, age 89, of Carlsbad, NM, shed his earthly body and entered his Heavenly Home on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was a man of deep Christian faith and commitment, and he was eager to be with his Lord.

Ernest was born in Spring City, PA on November 12, 1934 to Allen and Hannah Good - the youngest of 9 children. His mother died a few months after his birth.

Ernest embraced his Mennonite faith and as a young man chose to do alternative service instead of going to war. He served at Philhaven mental hospital where he met Ellen Weaver, a bookkeeper.

They were married in 1958, and were devoted to each other for 66 years.

Ernest's adventurous spirit led them to move west in 1964. He and Ellen, with their young family, moved to Amarillo, TX where he attended barber college. In 1965, they moved to Carlsbad.

Ernest barbered for 46 years - building, owning, and operating Ernie's Barbershop on Lea St. - eventually adding self-storage units.

Ernest and Ellen were founding members of Carlsbad Mennonite Church. They poured their heart, soul, and finances into building it up. They were both extremely active in the life of the church. Ernest served by performing many behind-the-scenes tasks, and as an Elder in his later years. He and Ellen practiced expansive hospitality, welcoming many people into their home and bringing local people to the church. He never knew a stranger. He was a generous, welcoming, compassionate soul, always eager to lend a hand.

Ernest liked to stay busy. In his later years he volunteered cutting hair at Lakeview, cashiering at the CARC Farm store, and painting for Transitional Housing. When he and Ellen moved to their Lakeview apartment, they converted their back porch to a small barber shop and he continued to cut the hair of his most loyal customers. He said that he earned more per hour when he worked for tips than when he charged for the cut! He enjoyed being outdoors - hunting, golfing, walking, and being with family.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Ellen, and their four children, Richard (and Rachel) of Carlsbad, Marjorie (and David Engle) of Carlsbad, Vernon (and Jane) of Goshen, IN, and Michael of Peralta, NM. They also have 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:30 to 10:30 AM at Carlsbad Bible Church, 1204 W. McKay St. (previously Carlsbad Mennonite Church). Memorial services will follow at 11:00 AM with Nick King officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to these organizations, Wycliffe Bible Translators and The Worm Project. 

As Ernie would say, all are welcome!