Ernest Eugene Knod

Ernest Eugene Knod, 70, of Groves, Texas passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont.

He was born on August 16, 1953 in DeQuicy, Louisiana to Dorothy Pearl Christy Knod and Ernest Ralph Knod. Ernie was a lifelong resident of the area. He served in the U.S. Army reserves. Ernie retired from Lion Elastomers in Port Neches as an operator after 42 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Domino’s for a number of years. He enjoyed fishing and watching Fox News, his favorite was spending time with his family. Ernie was an Astros and hard core Dallas Cowboy fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Marilyn Guy; his brother, Karl Knod and his son, Stephen R. Knod.

Ernie is survived by his loving wife, Teresa Lynn Knod of Groves; his daughters, Rachel Cullia and her husband Josh of Nederland, Natalie Wester and her husband James of Nederland; his son, Ernie R. Knod, II and his wife Pamela of Nederland along with his 7 grandchildren, Ethan, Ayden, Hannah, Makayla, Olivia, Berkley, Witten and expecting one. He is also survived by his sisters, Gloria Grey of Beaumont, Kristina Moss of Silsbee; his brothers, Roger Knod of Nederland, Gary Knod of Humble along with a host of nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Ernie's life will be at 6:00 PM Saturday, March 23, 2024 in the Thompson Memorial Chapel at Clayton Thompson Funeral Home in Groves. Visitation will be on Saturday from 5:00 PM till service time. Arrangements for cremation are entrusted to Clayton Thompson Funeral Home.