Ernest James Dvorak, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home in Crisp, TX on October 14, 2022 with his loving wife and sons by his side.

He was born January 12, 1936 to Wesley Dvorak and Emma (Prochaska) Dvorak in Ennis, TX. He graduated from Ennis High School in 1954. Ernest was in the Army National Guard for 5 years. He worked at Ennis Business Forms for 43 years and farmed and ranched his entire life. Ernest was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Director of the Crisp Cemetery Association and a member of SPJST Lodge 25.

Ernest is survived by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy (Novy) Dvorak, two sons and their wives, Timothy Dvorak and Kimberly, Danny Dvorak and Diana, two granddaughters, April and Misty Dvorak, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Dolores (Dvorak) Venable, and brother-inlaw, Winford Venable.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from noon until 2 p.m. with Rosary at 1 p.m. in the J. E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis.

Liturgy outside of Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis.