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Official Obituary of

Mr. Ernest Bacote Jr.

May 23, 1933 ~ February 12, 2022 (age 88) 88 Years Old

Mr. Ernest Bacote Jr. Obituary

With determination to provide genuine comfort during this difficult moment in a family’s life, the Majestic Family has been charged with the solemn duty to advise all that Mr. Ernest Bacote Jr., has transitioned from this life into life eternal on February 12, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC. 

Intimate moments have been sat aside on Friday, February 18, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm in the in the main chapel on the campus of Majestic Funeral Establishment in Elizabethtown, NC for family and friends to reflect on the fond memories of Mr. Ernest with his loving family. A Triumphant Life Celebration will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 1pm at First Missionary Baptist Church in Parkton, NC. Immediately following the services in the Church, Mr. Bacote along with his adored family, will be escorted to Rockfish Memorial Park in Fayetteville, NC for Committal Rites. It is in this holding place that Mr. Ernest will remain, until that Great Coronation in the middle of the air, when all of God's children will meet and crown Him King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

Loving memories will be always remain in the hearts of those dear to Mr. Ernest such as: his loving wife: Novella Bacote; one daughter: Norvel Bacote; four sisters: Nealie B. McLean, Ellen B. Cromartie, Martha B. Stearns and Mable B. Jones; one brother: William “Bill” Bacote; one sister-in-law: Marie Bacote and a host of other special relatives and friends.

Visitors are being received at 1612 Martin Luther King Jr Dr., Elizabethtown, NC throughout this time of sadness and where all will assemble in preparation for the Prestigious Majestic Ebony Motorcade.

The Compassionate Professionals of Majestic Funeral Home of Elizabethtown are providing the unconditional support and compassion to the Bacote and connected families throughout this journey and beyond.

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