Joseph "Flipper" Bernard Erman

Joseph "Flipper" Bernard Erman, 76, of Austin, made his peaceful flight to Glory on March 26, 2018, in North Little Rock. Joe was born December 20, 1941 in Oden, Ark., to the late William F. and Mary Beatrice Herman Ermann, Sr. He is preceded in death by his sister, Mary McMellon; brother, William Ermann, Jr.; and nephews, Jerry, Kevin, and Chris Ermann. Joe graduated from Mena High School in 1961. He spent eight years in the Army National Guard, had a passion for truck driving, and retired from FedEx Freight after a long career. Joe was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Cabot. He was also an active fisherman, gardener, and outdoor enthusiast. Joe was a very loving husband, daddy, and papa. Joe is survived by his wife of 40 years, Vernie; daughter, Shauna (Donny); sons, Joe Jr. (Patty), John, Josh (Sara), David (Patti), and Brian; 11 grandchildren, Lane, Cheyenne, Joshua, Josh, Courtney, Brook, Adam, Adoria, David, Marie, & DJ; five great-grandchildren; seven siblings, Margie, Agatha, Clara, Ed, John, Eileen, Tom; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that he loved dearly. Pallbearers will be his sons, Joe, John, David, Brian, Josh, and Donny; and friend, Kevin Bates. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joe's life. The family would like to thank Dr. Vanderburg, Dr. Conley, and Dr. Neuhauser, as well as the many doctors and nurses at Baptist Springhill for their care and dedication. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Victory Baptist Church, with Brother Ben Leonard officiating. Interment will be 4:30 p.m. at Egner Cemetery in Batesville. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Service, 501-941-7888, www.thomasfuneralservice.com.