Earnest Bertram was born on May 3,1947 to Earnest Knighten Jr. and Daisy Stano Knighten in Marshall ,Texas. He attended Park School, J H .Moore Elementary ,and graduated from H.B. Pemberton High School class of 1965 . Preceded in death by his father ,mother ,brother Tyrone and sister Candace .He is survived by 5 brothers Douglas (Dorothy) of Humble ,Texas ,Derrick (Linda) of Desoto Texas , Ronald (Charlie) of Garland , Texas , Eddie (Gloria) of San Antonio Texas ,and Samuel (Bridgett) of Marshall ,Texas ,Special friend Wanda Wilson and a host of nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services held under the direction of Peoples Funeral Home will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Nichols Cemetery, Marshall, Texas