Jimmy R. Earnest 1944-2026

Obituaries Jimmy R. Earnest 1944-2026 November 10, 2026 Jimmy Earnest Trending BRISTOLVILLE - Jimmy R. Earnest, 82, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1944, in Ravenna, a son of Glenn Earnest and Lucille Notman Earnest. Jimmy graduated from Southeast High School and was employed as a ring worker with Mercer Livestock for 25 years. He was also employed at T&W Forge Company in Alliance for 28 years. Jimmy served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the Bristolville Community Church. He enjoyed entering his draft horse-pulling teams in competitions at county fairs. Jimmy was active with the Deerfield Ruritan. During the winter, he would use his draft horses to pull firewood to help people heat their homes. He was a member of the Deerfield American Legion and was very active in the 4-H programs, as a member of the Beef Committee, and in 2005 he was awarded the Dairymen’s Friend award. Surviving are his wife, Paulette Earnest; his children, Steven (Tami) Earnest of Deerfield, Michael G. Earnest of Berlin Center, Renee Shannon (Vin) of Uniontown and Tim Earnest of North Jackson; stepdaughter, Gayle Mahan of Bristol; stepson, Ronald L. (Joe) Mahan of New Jersey; stepdaughter, Julie (Brian) Sloan of Bristolville,; stepson, Dean (Julia) Mahan of Bristolville; along with 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are a sister, Connie Joe (James) Negley of Deerfield; and a brother, Terrance L. Earnest, also of Deerfield. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Charles Earnest. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, at the Bristolville Community Church. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home and again one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Interment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery, Bristolville. A special thank you to Compassus Hospice staff and Elisha Earnest, his niece, for their care. The family requests that material contributions be made to the Bristolville Community Church, Deerfield United Methodist Church, or any military charity of your choice, in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home. (special notice)