Ernest Weant, Jr.

Mr. Ernest Clifton Weant, Jr. age 82, of Montezuma, Georgia passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Ernest was the owner/operator of Elium Exterminator Company in Salisbury, North Carolina for over 35 years prior to his retirement in 2001. He then became the caretaker at Hog's Crawl Plantation in Montezuma, Georgia where he spent the remainder of his days hunting, fishing and caring for livestock, while maintaining the property.

He is survived by his sister, Linda Phillips of Salisbury, North Carolina, son, Tyler (Lauren) Weant of Sugar Hill, Georgia, daughter, Amanda Weant of Concord, North Carolina, including 4 grandchildren, Broyden age 15, Haley age 12, Emma age 5 and Merritt age 2.

Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.