On September 4, 2021, Ernest Lee Center passed away in Tampa Florida. He was the beloved husband of the late Robby (Madonna) Center, loving father of Shawn Center, Amber Lee Watkins (Ronnie) and the late Greg Center; cherished grandfather to Dylan Center, Cohen Center, Amity Ramsey, Brent Watkins, Frankie Watkins, Clarence Watkins, soon to be great grandfather of Jedidiah Ramsey; step grandfather to Carrie Fleming (Christy Robinson, Tommy Bourland) and Cathi Buckley.

A Graveside Service will beheld Wednesday, September 15th at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donation in Ernie's memory may be directed to Plant City Church of God Academy of the Arts, 2103 Mud Lake Road, Plant City FL 33566.