This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, FBI Special Agent Hershell R. Ervin, 45, born on July 16, 1969 and passed away on June 28, 2015.
Along with his career in service to our country, the success story of Hershell's life was loving his family. Hershell, a Georgia native, leaves behind a devoted family that includes his wife, Gloria Ervin, and two daughters, Alia and Bria; mother, Jessie Ervin; father, Abraham Rhymes; siblings, Deidra Middleton, Regina Brewton, Renee Ervin, Andre Ervin and many nieces and nephews, Benjamin Shannon, Shelby Brewton, Latina Middleton and Javonte Middleton. This loving family also includes his godson, Chance Allen.
California Celebration of Life
When: July 16th, 9:00 am
Where: McKinley Park in the Clunie Community Center
***Attire: BBQ casual such as shorts, wear Pittsburg Steelers' colors or gear
601 Alhambra Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95816-3805
https://www.google.com/maps/place/McKinley+Park/@38.575321,-121.4618972,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x883ed2308c082204
Please use this online site to leave your comments and tributes for the family. The family appreciates your support and thanks you for honoring their privacy during this time.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund for the daughters' 529 education plans have been established. Please make checks out with the payments to:
Alia Ervin 529 Plan
Bria Ervin 529 Plan
Please send all cards and checks to:
Ervin Family
1920 San Esteban Circle
Roseville, CA 95747
FBI and family friends, please visit the following site for more information about Hershell and other ways to support the family: http://www.youcaring.com/the-ervin-family-382604
For a glimpse of Hershell sharing his career please go to:
Tributes
Leave a tributeSincerely, Nataliya
In Christ,
Diana
Honestly, we never even knew what Hershell did for a living. My wife's first husband was an agent and she never had a clue. We just knew him as a great neighbor, husband, Father and gentle and kind friend.
I can't imagine the grief and loss your family is feeling and I know that there are no words that can console at this time, but know that Hershell has our respect and our friendship, as do you and your daughters, and we are here, right next door, to help in any way we can.
Please take care...
Hershell and I worked together for 6 years when he was in Oakland. He was the warmest, and most patient, agent I ever worked with. On the crew we were both assigned to, Hershell was the big brother we all needed during those years.
I'm grateful for those years of my life & career that I spent with him.
I'm so sorry for your lose. Hershell was the nicest man and always brightened our campus with his big smile. He was awesome at Sly Park, and when he spoke for our AVID students his love for his family, his job, and life came out loud and clear. He will be missed greatly. Please know that your Rogers family is here for you and the girls.
With love,
Heather
You and your beautiful children are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you hold in your heart...
You have been in my thoughts since I received word of your loss. I have been searching for the right words to say but I don't think there are words that really help. Please know that my prayers are with you. I know you have the courage and resiliency to make it through this.
Go Steelers!!
Our family has been thinking about you all...day in and day out. Hershell was a joy of a person, and such a true gift to every lucky soul that had the fortune of knowing him. His quick wit and super positive nature always lit up our days. Goodness, I would haul outside at 6 a.m... dragging to start my work day, and there he and Georgia would be...hanging out, getting ready to start out their day...happy as clams. Hershell would always say..."Hello Patty! Have a good day!" Always made me smile...always made me say...hey, this is going to be a good day! The drive to work was always so much more positive after hearing his voice. That Hershell was sure special. He made people feel good in their hearts without even trying...without even blinking an eye. That's a very special guy. You were so lucky to have been blessed with such an amazing man in your lives. I know that he will live in your hearts forever and he will most definitely continue to help guide you throughout your days to come. Please always know that we are here for you...and always will be. Please let us know if we can help you in any way. ~Hugs~ precious family. ~XO~
Rod
Seeing Hershell at Starbucks every Friday was always a great way to start the day. He was always quick with a joke and had such a positive energy. My deepest condolences on your families loss.
Be bold, be strong for The Lord thy God is with you.
Prayers of Peace for you and the girls.
Love and Peace,
Bryant and Norris Family
My deepest condolences. Continued thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May God comfort you and give you strength.
Matthew 3:17
And behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”
I was so shocked to hear of Hershell's passing. He was an awesome guy who was funny and always kept everyone laughing. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you travel this journey of saying goodbye.
I am so sorry for your loss.You and your beautiful daughters are honored in my thoughts and prayers along with Tina and the rest of the family. Hershell's passing is a great loss for us all. I will be forever grateful to have known him.
Your dad was quick with a smile and never in too much of a hurry to remain pleasant. I know he adored all three of you. Praying for you and knowing God has you in his arms.
I know this pain so well! Praying for all of you! I'm in PR, but if there's anything you need please let me know.
I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. I am keeping you and your two daughter's in my thoughts. Many blessings on all of you.
I am sadden to hear of this sudden loss for your family. My condolences, prayers and hugs for you during this time.
With the most heaviest of hearts, I share your pain for the loss of my dear Alpha brother, Hershell. Looking back at the brief time I shared with both you and Hershell, we all knew you all would be the loving, beautiful, productive family you are today. With Hershell's loss I know this comes with a great void for your confidant, father to your girls, friend, and soul-mate. But Hershell's spirit, brotherhood, compassion, leadership, patriotism, and love will transcend us all as we see him again in the God's great garden of salvation.
Hershell, we love you and will always cherish your memory. Rest in peace and may God bless and keep your family in his protective hands.
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Lt Colonel Rodney C Wadley, MD, USAF, NSA-Chief Medical Advisor
Brother, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Iota Eta Chapter, Mercer University 1988
It never seems fair when people we love die. I am at a loss for words because it is only God who knows the reason for Hershell’s sudden death. Always remember that God doesn’t give us anything that we can’t handle. Hershell will live forever in the hearts of all he touched and he has left a beautiful precious legacy in Alia and Bria. Please know that I am praying for you and your family. With much love, I give you my heart-felt condolences. Sincerely, Judy Billingsley
Please accept my deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband and your father. Hershell was a close coworker, friend, and really a big brother to my daughter (Marlo) for more that eleven years. The few times we talked he bubbled over with pride and boastful love as he talked about his daughters. I know he will be missed and the tragedy that lead to his death will be difficult to overcome. I pray that the hundreds of prayers and the constant memory of his love and goodness will fill some of the holes you are feeling now and forever more. My entire family and I are praying for your strength as you manage through the difficult days ahead and the next phases of your lives. May God Bless and Keep you wrapped in his arms, we are all hurting with you. Ethel McGuire
I am truly saddened by Hershell's passing. For whatever reason(s) God had need of Hershell at this time and none of us will ever understand why God needed Him at such a young age! But always remember "the dash" in between 1969-2015 because that is where Hershell fulfilled his God given purpose and left you, the girls, his family, and friends many memories! I will continue to keep you and your family in prayer through this difficult time and after. Be encouraged in the Lord always. Look to Him for strength. May God's peace be upon you now and always.
-Krissy Rhea, Mercer Class of 1991
my family will be praying with and for you.
Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts are with yours.
The Wilson Family
Rest in peace, my friend, and say hello to our beautiful friend, Clinton!
God bless you all!
I am so, so sorry for your tremendous loss. You are all in my thoughts - please let me know of any way I might be able to help.
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your husband. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your girls.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.....
Denise Moore Romani
With prayers of strength--Tom and Robin Durkee
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
You and your husband have been heroes and she-roes to so many. You inspire me in countless ways, my friend.
Davion, Delano and I have you and the girls close to our hearts, and in our prayers. With all the love in our hearts.....Julie
Phyllis Karr
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Many hugs!!
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. My family will keep you family in prayer. Man's words cannot express. I will leave this with you, John 14:18 I will not leave you comfort less: I will come to you. May God bless and comfort you and your daughters.
Leave a Tribute
Sincerely, Nataliya
In Christ,
Diana
I met Hershell when he arrived in the Sacramento Division and since his squad was located next to my squad, we would always say good morning to each other. We usually got to work around the same time with me getting there a couple of minutes before him. He would open the door and I would peek my head over my cubicle and yell at the top of my lungs "Hi Hershell" and wave. He would go set his stuff down on his desk and then come and talk to me and Linda for a bit before starting his day. We would talk about our families and he was always so proud of his children for their academic achievements and of Gloria for her professional achievements. His interactions with us were hilarious and he tried desperately to make Linda use her filter when telling stories. Those of you that know Linda will know that he was climbing an uphill battle but regardless, he placed a coffee filter between my desk and Linda's desk and advised her to use it. Linda would often get the "Hershell look of disgust" which made me laugh...every single time. Hershell would wear this one type of cologne and it smelled really good so I asked him what kind it was, he told me so I went out and got some, even though it is a guys cologne. I didn't say anything to anyone but the first time I wore it apparently I put on a little too much and walked into the office and Linda kept looking around thinking Hershell was walking by. Finally, she said where is Hershell, I can smell him but I don't see him...I giggled like a little kid when she realized it was me and not Hershell. I'm not going to be able to wear it for a while but when I do, I will remember a great man. Hershell also introduced me to Wing Stop chicken wings...lemon pepper to be exact and I went by a Wing Stop yesterday and my eyes filled up. Hershell was always the first one to step up when someone was needed to represent our office and we accompanied him to Gloria's school for a career fair last year. He represented our office well and was a fine FBI Agent and always very professional. Hearing the door to our office click and looking up and not seeing Hershell is going to be difficult. I hope we all can gain comfort from the happy memories we all have of Hershell so we can get through this difficult time and to pray for Gloria and the girls so they can have peace and strength now and always. In closing I just want to thank Hershell for being in my life and know that he made a huge impact on everyone he met. Rest in Peace my friend....
On the Porch
Hershell and I first met when we were both around 10 or 11 years old in Kayton Homes in Savannah. My late brother, Terrill's best friend lived close to Hershell's family and while he visited Ronald, I would often go upstairs and play with Hershell on the porch because he wasn't permitted to go elsewhere most of the time. That porch was only about 4 feet wide by about 6 feet long but, in those moments, it was the whole world for us two little kids.
Hershell might have had to stay on the porch but he had great toys, more toys than I could've ever imagined, or so it seemed back then. We imagined so much of what we might be, dreaming dreams a couple of project kids from Savannah had no right to consider.
We didn't go to the same high school but our little red brick crew still stayed in touch. We all headed in different directions for college -- Hershell close to home and me far up north. After my move to California, our times at home intersected less and less until what we heard of each other was only through the grape vine. I heard most of my Hershell news through Clinton or Raphael.
Years passed and word finally made it to me that Hershell had been living here in California and not too far away. We reconnected and had the occasional lunch or coffee -- but the demands of work, family and everything else in-between kept us on our each of our metaphorical porches -- friends at a distance.
When our friend Clinton came to visit Hershell, we all got together and I brought my son and we just hung out -- in the house, in the back yard -- and talked and reminisced. I remember asking him about the trampoline and other toys out back and remember him talking about how the kids no longer liked playing with them, preferring to go to the park up the street. It made me think back to that porch in Savannah were we played and saw how he had strived to make a safe, fun place for his kids and give them something more than we had back in our days in Kayton Homes.
That was the last time that we saw each other, and unfortunately now, he's gone, Clinton's gone and I'm somehow still here. None of it makes sense and it really hasn't connected with me yet that he is gone.
Unfortunately, our family has suffered its own losses so we have some sense of what you might be feeling so we send our love, support and prayers to the family.
Love, Gary and family