Larry Wayne Ernst Jr.

	Larry Wayne Ernst Jr., 38, of Arroyo Grande, California, formerly of Canton, Illinois, passed away Friday, July 11, 2003 at 8 a.m. in Pismo Beach, California.
	Mr. Ernst was a Veterinarian Assistant in Pismo Beach, California.  He was a 1982 graduate of Canton High School.
	He was born November 11, 1964 in Albany, Georgia.  Surviving are his parents, Larry Wayne Ernst Sr., Elizabeth (Thomas) Ernst and Joyce (Stephens) Haacke.
	He married Jessica Zimmerman on May 3, 1986 in Canton and she survives.
	Also surviving are his son, Matthew Ernst of Elk Grove, California; daughter, Jordan Ernst of Elk Grove, California; grandparents, Oscar and Irene Ernst of Canton, Evelyn Chaney of Dunfermline, Bill Stephens of Springfield and Edgar & JoAnn Thomas Jr. of Canton; sisters, Angel Ernst of Glasford, Samantha (Rodger) Hallberg of Moline and Michelle (Brendan) Holquin of Arroya Grande, California.
	Visitation was held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton with cremation rites following.  Burial of ashes will be at a later date.
	Memorial contributions may be made to Children's Educational Fund c/o Wells Fargo Bank.
