Ernest W. Nafe

Ernest W. “Ernie” Nafe age 56 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026. He was born September 25, 1969 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of Norma Rednour Nafe and the late Jerry Nafe. Ernie enjoyed cooking and going on vacations, especially to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to stay in a mountain cabin with his family. He loved his family dearly especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed music and Karaoke. Ernie is survived by his his fiancé Jennifer Burns, his mother Norma Nafe; six children Cole Nafe, Emily Hixenbaugh, Ben (fiancé Sammie) Sutton, Jesica (Scott) Furrer, Zachary Burns, and Madison Burns; four grandchildren Alayna, Bryce, Clark, and Piper; four siblings Rebecca Courtney, Mark (Joetta) Nafe, Frank (Heidi) Nafe, Sandra Osterberger and many loving nieces and nephews.  Visitation at THE WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME 3080 Homeward Way at Rt. 4, Fairfield on Thursday May 21, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 PM, with Pastor Johnny Wade Sloan, officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. www.websterfuneralhomes.com