Mr. Nile Errol Sanert

Nile Errol Sanert, age 84, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Known lovingly as Errol, Daddy, or Papo by his family and friends, he will be remembered for his deep faith, work ethic, and unwavering love for those around him.
Born on May 26, 1940, in Virden, Illinois, Errol grew up on a 300-acre farm in Greenview, just north of Springfield. His upbringing was rich in spiritual values and family-centered traditions that shaped the man he would become.
Errol studied history at Western Illinois University and Murray State University, where he met the love of his life, Sylvia Dell Taylor. The two were married July 31,1960 at Sinking Springs Baptist Church and for 64 years built a beautiful life together.
In 1960, Errol was hired as one of the first 75 employees at the General Tire and Rubber Company in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked there for 37 years and was known as a diligent and respected employee, as well as a leader within the United Rubber Workers union. During those years, he also faithfully delivered the Sunday Courier Journal.
Even in retirement, Errol’s energy and dedication didn’t slow. He held roles at the Boy Scout Museum, Murray State University, Murray-Calloway County Hospital, and Walmart.
Errol’s many interests included playing the saxophone, breaking horses and ponies, watching Gunsmoke and John Wayne films (with whom he shared a birthday), listening to jazz—especially Boots Randolph—caring for animals, mowing the lawn, and enjoying spicy Mexican food. He had a lifelong passion for tractors, especially John Deere.
Errol was a Son of the American Revolution(SAR),  a member of the Murray Lion’s Club, Calloway County Genealogical and Historical Society, and Murray First Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nile Elwood Sanert and Rachel Eileen Sanert, his brother, Darrel Earl Sanert and great grandson Wyatt Joseph Stumler, father and mother-in-law Floyd and Neva Mae Taylor,
He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Taylor Sanert, and their three daughters: Kimberly Baker (Jim), Charlestown, IN, Kelly Rowland (Chris) Mayfield, KY, and Kalista Sullivan (Kevin) Birmingham, AL. He also leaves behind six grandchildren: Joshua Oakley (Kasii) Chicago, IL, Matthew Oakley (Kelly) New Albany, IN, Rachel Stumler (Aaron) Floyds Knobs, IN, Kelsey Rowland, Evansville, IN, Victoria Casper(Aprel),Clarksville, TN and Theodore Pirkle, Birmingham, AL; and eleven great-grandchildren: Adeline, Harrison, Andrew, Catherine, Evelyn, William, Genevieve, Rosemary, and Niles Oakley, Stella and Abram Stumler. Several nieces and nephews and sister and brother in law Lynda and Gerald Cooper.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Boyd smith and Rev. Kerry Lambert officiating. A private burial will follow in the Sinking Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071, Historic Marbold Farmstead Association, P.O. Box 438, Greenview, Il 62642, or to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.
Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com