Ernest Carroll Propst, 82 of Stephens City, Virginia, passed away on Jan. 13, 2026, at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Virginia.
Mr. Propst was born in 1943 in Glen Dale and was the son of the late William and Elva Propst.
He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in education from Shepherd University. He retired from working in the federal government in logistics.
He was a member of Spirit and Word Fellowship Church. He enjoyed hunting and was a member of the Izaak Walton League.
His wife, Virginia, whom he married on June 15,1968, survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Marcia Brackbill (Randy) and Mary Blowe (Dennis); grandchildren, Benjamin Brackbill, Garrett Brackbill, Meghan Blowe and Rachael Blowe; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ruth Royston; and his brother, Ralph Propst.
Services will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Izaak Walton League of Winchester at iwla.org.
The obituary and tribute wall can be found at ompsfuneralhome.com.
