Ernest Duff
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June 2, 1931
Ernest Ray Duff | |
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| Born | Ernest Ray Duff June 2, 1931 |
| Died | May 27, 2016 (aged 84) Hattiesburg, Mississippi, US |
| Education | Columbia High School University of Mississippi |
| Occupations | Attorney and Businessman |
| Known for | Founder, Southern Tire Mart |
| Spouse | Bobbie Baggett Duff |
| Children | 4, including Thomas Duff and James Duff |
Ernest Duff (June 2, 1931 – May 27, 2016) was an American businessman, lawyer and former bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
He was the founder of Southern Tire Mart, the largest independent commercial tire dealership in North America.[1]
Ernest Ray Duff was born June 2, 1931, in Covington County, Mississippi, the youngest of five children of Carl Melton and Lela May Harvey Duff.[1][2][3] His father was a building contractor.[4] His parents were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[4]
Duff was educated at Columbia High School, where he was president of the student body. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Mississippi, where he was again the student body president.[2] He graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law.[2]
He served as a city attorney for Columbia for 32 years, and a county attorney for Marion County for 36 years. He was a private attorney for Pearl River Valley Electric Power Association for 53 years.[2]
He served on the board of directors for Trustmark Bank.[2]
