Earnest G. Safford, age 89, a resident of Fairhope, AL, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velis Safford. He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn Safford (Thomas Haskett); grandson, Vincent L. Sledge, II; devoted niece, Rosetta Wasp; a lifelong friend, Frankie Pugh, all of Fairhope; a host of other loving family members and friends. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM in Twin Beech Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. Interment will follow in Twin Beech cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 19698 GREENO ROAD FAIRHOPE, AL 36532 (251)990-7775