Carl Ervin
January 3, 1958 - June 25, 2011
Obituary
Carl Wayne Ervin was born on January 3, 1958, in Seattle, WA to the union of Charles W. and Christene R. Ervin. He was the youngest of six children.
Carl was a two-time 1st Team All-Metro and All-State performer who led the Eagles to back-to-back State titles in 1975 and 1976.
Recruited nationally, Carl chose to attend Seattle University where he became a four-year starter. A 7th round draft pick of the Seattle Sonics, Ervin spent two seasons in the CBA in Alberta, Canada, and continued playing locally in Pro-Am leagues for a number of years. He came back to Seattle U and coached under Al Hairston for ten years.
The joy and light of his life was his beautiful daughter, Karlee Christine, who turned eleven on June 23rd. His wife Penny was his best friend and closest confidante.
With dignity and remarkable grace, ‘The Captain’ fulfilled his mission. He achieved what God had asked of him and found perfect peace on June 25, 2011, surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Penny Marsha Ervin; cherished daughter, Karlee Christene Ervin; adoring sisters, Etta B. Walters, C. Yvonne Ervin Carr, Sarah J.E. Dean; caring brother, Charles W. Beverly Ervin, Jr.; steadfast uncle, John H. Malinda Ervin; aunts, Naomi Waddleton, Clinton, MD and Doll McGee, Dallas, TX; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; brother-in-law, Pierre Alene Brown; sisters-in-law,
I have fond memories of on the court battles against Carl from the Seattle Univ. ‘Gold Watch’ Tourneys back in the day… Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the services but wanted to convey my sincerest condolences to you Penelope..
Be encouraged,
Thomas
My thoughts and prayers goes out to all of Carl’s family and loved ones. Carl was a wonderful man, very modest and had a good sense of humour. I am so happy that he was blessed to marry the love of his life and create a beautiful daughter. Although he is gone, I will cherish the fond memories, and he will always remain in my thoughts and prayers. Heaven has another angel looking down on us and I pray to the Lord that he may rest in peace. May God give Carl’s family & loved ones strength to carry on and remember one day you will be with him once again. “He who believes shall never die”.