Ernest Carlton “Ernie” Younger
August 24, 1946 – March 30, 2023
Ernest “Ernie” Younger, 76, passed away on March 30, 2023. Born August 24, 1946 in Prince Frederick, Maryland, Ernie was the fourth child born to Richard Zachariah Younger, Sr. and Mildred Ellen Joy Younger.
Ernie grew up in Solomons and Dowell before moving across the creek to his parent’s final home in Olivet. Ernie graduated from Calvert High School in 1964. He served in the United States Army in 1965-1967. Ernie retired from the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant in 2006, after thirty years of service.
Ernie loved being a “local” and living near the water. He lived in Solomons for many years. You would often see him riding his bike on Solomons Island. He was an avid photographer back in the days when slides were the preferred medium. He enjoyed boating on local creeks and on the Patuxent River. Family Sunday dinners and gatherings were a favorite. He was quite the jokester!
In 2014, Ernie moved to Charlotte Hall Veteran’s Home. He enjoyed many activities there, especially trips to the Chesapeake Beach area for lunch. He made friends with many, veterans and staff alike. His final years were greatly improved by the compassion and care provided by Charlotte Hall staff, many who were like family to him.
Ernie is survived by his brother, Thomas Younger and his wife, Sandra of St. Leonard, his brother-in-law Tim Hale and his wife Julie of Annapolis, his sister-in-law Fran Younger of Lusby, friends, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Julia Younger Hale and Betty Jo Younger Riley, and his brother, Richard Z. Younger, Jr.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 20 American Lane, Lusby, MD. A funeral service conducted by Pastor Ruth Dixon and Rev. Alex Thomas will be held at 11:00 a.m. at Olivet United Methodist Church, Lusby MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Dillon Hale, Rick Younger, Roger Youngerman, Calvin Klapper, David Gilbert, Sr., and John Shaw.
If you are so inclined, please consider a memorial donation to Olivet United Methodist Church, 13575 Olivet Road, Lusby MD 20657.
Visitation
Saturday, April 1, 2023
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Services
- Funeral Service
Saturday, April 1, 2023
11:00 AM
Contributions
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30 Mar 2023
5:16pm
So sorry to hearing about Ernie. Friend and co worker for many years.
City
Dowell
State
Md
5 Apr 2023
7:56am
Thank you.
City
Lusby
State
MD
30 Mar 2023
8:22pm
Tom & family.
So Sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. Ernie was a nice person.
Him & my son where co-workers and friends.
May he rest in peace. God Bless
City
Prince Frederick
State
Md.
5 Apr 2023
7:57am
Thank you.
City
Lusby
State
MD
31 Mar 2023
10:28am
So sorry for the loss of your brother.
City
LUSBY
State
Maryland
31 Mar 2023
12:42pm
Deepest sympathy for the loss of Ernie. He was a very kindhearted soul. Will always remember the road trips Rodney and I took with Vickie and Ernie. What fun we had. We four were very close in those days. God Bless.
City
Lewisburg
State
WV
3 Apr 2023
4:05pm
My heart is so sad. Your old stories did make me smile. They were wonderful times.
City
Lusby
State
MD
31 Mar 2023
6:57pm
So very Sorry to hear about Ernie’s passing.
From our family to your family please accept our heartfelt sympathies. May God’s grace be with you all at this time
City
Milton
State
Wi
1 Apr 2023
2:09pm
Ernie was a great person and had a great sense of humor. Worked with Ernie at Calvert Cliffs for many years in the early days. May he Rest in Peace.
City
Fuquay Varina
State
North Carolina
5 Apr 2023
7:59am
Thank you. He did have a great sense of humor!
City
Lusby
State
MD
1 Apr 2023
3:22pm
I’m so sorry to hear that Ernie passed. He was a good person and worker. God Bless
City
Saint Leonard
State
MD
8 Apr 2023
6:40pm
Thank you!
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
1 Apr 2023
3:32pm
It is sad to be losing another graduate from our class of 1964. My condolences to the family.
God Bless,
Wanda McGaughey Nagers
City
Selbyville
State
Delaware
8 Apr 2023
6:42pm
He enjoyed seeing his fellow graduates. Thank you.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2023
12:33pm
Tommy, Sandra and Family, l learned of Ernie’s passing after the fact and regret not being able to attend his services. As you know, when l would visit CHVH in my official capacity as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, l would make a point of stopping in to see him, always finding him in the TV room and in good spirits. Without question, Ernie will be missed.
City
Dunkirk
State
MD
8 Apr 2023
6:43pm
Thank you for visiting Uncle Ernie at Charlotte Hall.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
3 Apr 2023
4:26pm
So sorry and heartbroken for the loss of Ernie. He held a very special place in my heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.
City
Ozark
State
AR
5 Apr 2023
7:55am
Thank you.
City
Lusby
State
MD
5 Apr 2023
4:09pm
You have my condolences for the family. God bless you all.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
Sort Comments
So sorry to hearing about Ernie. Friend and co worker for many years.
Thank you.
Tom & family.
So Sorry to hear of Ernie’s passing. Ernie was a nice person.
Him & my son where co-workers and friends.
May he rest in peace. God Bless
Thank you.
So sorry for the loss of your brother.
Deepest sympathy for the loss of Ernie. He was a very kindhearted soul. Will always remember the road trips Rodney and I took with Vickie and Ernie. What fun we had. We four were very close in those days. God Bless.
My heart is so sad. Your old stories did make me smile. They were wonderful times.
So very Sorry to hear about Ernie’s passing.
From our family to your family please accept our heartfelt sympathies. May God’s grace be with you all at this time
Ernie was a great person and had a great sense of humor. Worked with Ernie at Calvert Cliffs for many years in the early days. May he Rest in Peace.
Thank you. He did have a great sense of humor!
I’m so sorry to hear that Ernie passed. He was a good person and worker. God Bless
Thank you!
It is sad to be losing another graduate from our class of 1964. My condolences to the family.
God Bless,
Wanda McGaughey Nagers
He enjoyed seeing his fellow graduates. Thank you.
Tommy, Sandra and Family, l learned of Ernie’s passing after the fact and regret not being able to attend his services. As you know, when l would visit CHVH in my official capacity as Secretary of Veterans Affairs, l would make a point of stopping in to see him, always finding him in the TV room and in good spirits. Without question, Ernie will be missed.
Thank you for visiting Uncle Ernie at Charlotte Hall.
So sorry and heartbroken for the loss of Ernie. He held a very special place in my heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My condolences to the family.
Thank you.
You have my condolences for the family. God bless you all.