Ernest Walter Polley

Ernest W. Polley of Kalamazoo passed away Monday, April 25, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. Ernest was born August 7, 1960 in Kalamazoo the son of Ronald and Ruby (Collard) Polley. He retired as a drywall construction worker, he was an outdoorsman enjoying camping, fishing, and hunting. On November 4, 1978 in Hastings Ernest was united in marriage to the former Brenda L. Sparks, who survives. Also surviving are three daughters, Sarah (Tom) Gaiski, Sonya Polley, Erin (Eric) Grudzinskas; son, Chad (Erin Chipman) Polley; 10 grandchildren; two brothers, Tommy (Craig) Polley and Ronald (Coleen) Polley; several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ernest Polley, Jr; brother, Reginald Polley. Graveside services will be held at East Cooper Cemetery 1:00 pm Monday, May 2, 2016. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Arrangements by Parchment Redmond Funeral Home, 2300 East “G” Ave. Parchment, MI 49004 (269) 349-7735. www.redmondfuneralhomes.net