Ernest Drake Pfeiff, Jr., 53, of Leonardtown, MD, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, March 15, 2015. Ernie was born on September 14, 1961, in Jacksonville, Florida to Mary Mattingly Pfeiff and Robert Louis Pfeiff, Sr.

Ernie was a gifted designer who built a career on designing commercial and residential space. He was able to put the dreams of others into their homes through relationships, conversations, and wishes. His hobbies included photography, playing guitar, flying, and collecting cars; however, his greatest love was for his wife and family.

On May 18, 2002, he married his beloved wife, "Casey" Page Pfeiff, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Compton, MD. Together they celebrated 13 wonderful years of marriage where they shared the love of photography and the arts.

In addition to his wife, Casey, Ernie is survived by his parents and siblings - Robert Louis Pfeiff, Jr. (Patti), Mary Karen Mudd (Joe), and Richard Maguire Pfeiff (Karen); his nephews Robert Pfeiff, Alex Pfeiff, and R `Ryan Mudd, who was his godson; his nieces Sarah Pfeiff, Mary Mudd, and Jennifer Mudd.

Prior to Ernie's illness he and Casey took a memorable trip to Canada. Ernie also had fond memories of his family's trip to all 48 contiguous states when he was a youngster. He was a phenomenal storyteller with a bit of wit thrown in to make everyone smile. Ernie was a great friend to many and his friendships were lifelong and meaningful to him. He spoke of his friends and family often and always had a quiet moment to reminisce. Ernie also had fond memories of growing up on his grandfather's place, Tudor Hall Farm.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM, with a service celebrated at 1:00PM at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Interment will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, 401 North Broadway, Weinberg Building, Baltimore, MD 21287-0019. Arrangements provided by Brinsfield Funeral Home.