Alan Ervin

Alan Wayne Ervin, 70, of Jackson passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home.

He was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Cape Girardeau to Roscoe and Roberta Ripetoo Ervin. He married Resa Lynn Bennett on April 5, 1970. She preceded him in death Feb. 13, 2023. Alan and Resa lived a full life of travel due to his 24 years of service in the U.S. Air Force, which took them to Arizona, Italy, Texas, Oklahoma, back to Texas, then Holland, Florida, and full circle back to Cape Girardeau in 1998.

Alan was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School. In 1973 he entered the Air Force. He honorably served 24 years and retired at the rank of master sergeant. He worked at Procter & Gamble 15 years, retiring in 2014.

Alan was a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau, Jackson Elks Lodge and SEMO Seniors Golf Group. He enjoyed golf, family, friends, the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

He is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Edgell of Jackson and Rebecca Holter of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Jacob Holter of Bonne Terre and Hayden Edgell of Jackson; and two sisters, Susan (Phil) Schmidt of Chesterfield and Sharon (Kenny) Fornkohl of Cape Girardeau.

Alan was preceded in death by his wife, Resa; parents; sons-in-law, Joseph Edgell and David Holter; and siblings, Donna Ervin, Carol Henkel, Clarence (Rocky) Ervin, Robert Ervin and Brian Ervin.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The Rev. Shawn Wasson will conduct the funeral at 6 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the funeral home, with full military honors following.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Bethany Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab of Alan’s personal obituary page at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.