RICHMOND, Ky. - Ernest Roe, age 78, of Richmond, Ky., passed away March 3, 2011, at Raulerson Hospital. He was born Nov. 16, 1932, in Richmond, Ky. He was a farmer. Mr. Roe is survived by his wife of 54 years, Helen Roe of Richmond, Ky.; son, Larry Roe and his family of Berea, Ky.; and daughter, Sandra Wingett and her family of Richmond, Ky. Funeral services will be held in Kentucky with Turpins Funeral Home handling the arrangements. Burial will be at Richmond Cemetery in Richmond, Ky. Friends may sign the guestbook at www.bassokeechobeefh.com. All local arrangements are entrusted to the loving care of Bass Okeechobee Funeral Home and Crematory, 205 NE 2nd ST, Okeechobee, Fl 34972.