Ernest Roy Good

Ernest Roy Good, 89, of Carlsbad, N.M., died Sept. 14, 2024. He was born Nov. 12, 1934, in Spring City, Pa., to Allen and Hannah Good, the youngest of nine 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.

His adventurous spirit led them to move west in 1964. He and Ellen, with their young family, moved to Amarillo, Texas, 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 Street — 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. 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 was generous, welcoming and compassionate, always eager to lend a hand.

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 enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, golfing, walking and being with family.

Ernest is survived by his wife, Ellen; children Richard (Rachel) of Carlsbad, Marjorie (David Engle) of Carlsbad, Vernon (Jane) of Goshen, Ind., and Michael of Peralta, N.M.; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 5 at Carlsbad Bible Church, previously Carlsbad Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions may be directed to Wycliffe Bible Translators and The Worm Project. 

 

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