Ernest Linwood Christian

June 5, 1929 - September 6, 2020

Ernest Linwood Christian, 91, of Charles City, Virginia, was born on June 5, 1929. He went to his eternal resting place during the late hours of Sunday, September 6, 2020. Lovingly known as “Papa” or “Linwood”, Linwood was educated in the Charles City public school system and later entered the military. He began his career in factory work until retirement at Continental Can. Linwood was preceeded in death by parents, Martha Jefferson and Clarence Christian; wife, Ruth “Peaches” Miles; children, Donna and Ernest “Red” Miles (Lois) and Lila Miles; Brother, Joseph Christian. He was a devoted father and loving grandfather to his children and grandchildren. He was fondly embraced by many people in the county for his loving spirit. Linwood enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling “lies” with the guys. He also enjoyed watching westerns and wrestling. Linwood also enjoyed building dog houses, picnic tables and working outside in his shed. You could often find him in his cap, suspenders and with a cigar. Linwood leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate his homegoing, one son, Douglas “Chick” Miles; one sister, Bertha “Leebaby” Jefferson; grandchildren, Jaunee Minter, Dawna Mason, Wendy, Walter and Brooke Miles; great-grandchildren, Amanda, Logan, Andre’, Dakota, Taylor, James, Taniyah, Isabella, Talayah and Elayah; Granddaughter at heart, Jessina Fritz; a host of Great-Great grandchildren, extended relatives and friends. A graveside funeral service will be held 11 AM Friday September 11th in Gilfield Baptist Church, 6640 Church Lane, Charles City, Va. A walk-through viewing will be held 1-5 PM Thursday at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge Chapel.