Ernest Lindsey

The celebration of life began for Ernest Reginald Lindsay on February 20, 1929. He was born to the late Ernest Lindsay and the late Lois Spriggs Lindsay Brown of Baltimore, Maryland. He especially enjoyed a close relationship with his aunts Bessie, Bernice and Grace and his uncles Bernard, James, Delatour and Isaiah Spriggs. This created a strong bond between Ernest, his brother Harold and their first cousins.Ernest welcomed all educational opportunities with a spirit of enthusiasm. His education in the Baltimore City Public School System was completed at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Academic life was always accompanied by his love for sports, especially football. He was fondly known as “Bulldog” by both teammates and classmates. He continued both academic and athletic pursuits when he attended what is now Morgan State University. Here he enjoyed his studies in physical education and science, and expanded his involvement in sports to include boxing. The warmth of his personality and his mature ways earned him the new nickname “Pop Lindsay,” by which he is still fondly known today. He was graduated from Morgan with a B.S. degree in Science in 1958.While many struggle with the labor of the work world, Ernest found employment a labor of love. His first job was with the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as a lab assistant. He later worked for the Baltimore City Public School System as a science teacher. He continued to combine his interests in academics and sports by coaching football and track and field. He entered retirement after twenty-eight years of service in Baltimore City Schools and was heard to say, “I now commence to a fullness of life, hoping to continue using my God-given talents.”Using his “God-given talents,” Ernest continued to work for the church and community with a zest for life. He thoroughly enjoyed volunteering at the Maryland Science Center. His passions in church included singing on the choir, teaching Sunday School, leading Boy Scouts, and participating in the Lutheran Men of Missions. He was honored by this group for faithful years of service. But more then honorariums and accolades, he valued his relationship with Jesus Christ, who he trusted as his Savior from a young age and for whom he was compelled to give all the days of his life.Ernest’s unfortunate battle with Alzheimer’s Disease was eased by the attention and care of medical support staff at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Deerfield Senior Daycare Center and Gilchrist Hospice Center. Although these supports ministered beautifully to him no one could surpass the loving care he received at the hands of his bride, Virginia.Ernest now celebrates the fullness of life with his Lord and Savior Jesus. Those left to cherish his life include his devoted wife, Virginia; daughters, Arlette, Charvel and Karen; brother, James Harold; son-in-law, Mitchell Sr.; grandchildren, Mitchell Jr., Ja’Niece, Jacob and Justin; a host of cousins, nieces and nephews; and much beloved church family and friends.

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Ernest Lindsey

February 20, 1929 - October 29, 2004