Larry J. Earl
Born: Wed., Mar. 23, 1949
Died: Thu., Sep. 11, 2008
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Larry J. Earl, 59, of Shelbyville, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 2008 at his home.
Born March 23, 1949, in Lebanon, he was the son of George C. and Juanita E. (Bierman) Earl, He married Jennifer Sue Leary on Aug. 22, 1970, and she survives.
Other survivors include his mother of Frankfort; sons, Scott (wife, Mary Jo) Earl and Adam Earl, both of Shelbyville; brothers, Ken Earl, Don Earl and Curt Earl, all of Frankfort, John Earl of Mulberry and Gene Earl of Indianapolis; sister, Dena Earl of Frankfort; and grandchildren, Cole Earl and Keifer Earl.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Mr. Earl was a farmer and co-owner of Shelby Bottled Gas Corp.
He served in Blackhorse 11th Armored Calvary during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart.
Mr. Earl was amember of Fairland United Methodist Church, American Legion Post No. 70, Veterans of Foreign Wars of Greenwood Lodge No. 5864, and the 11th. A.C.V.V.C.
He enjoyed camping, antique Mustang automobiles and was an avid collector or M&M dispensers.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15 at Fairland United Methodist Church, Fairland, IN.
Burial will be in Fairland Cemetery in Fairland.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairland United Methodist Church, 205 W. Washington St, Fairland, IN 46126 or Fairland Volunteer Fire Department.
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Lynda Graham (Milhoan)
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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Jennifer, Adam, Scott and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Larry was such a special person and I have so many special memories of him. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Love, Lynda
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Heather (Mueller) Davis
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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Larry was an amazingly gracious & giving gentleman. He always had a smile on his face & something "crazy" to say! He touched many, many lives. He will be sadly missed by those who knew him well & by those he only casually met I'm sure. He could not have been more proud of his two boys & his grandchildren (whom he thought hung the moon). As for Jennifer, his devoted wife, He said one time, "What does that woman see in Me?' He loved you dearly. My heart goes out to you & your families at this time. God bless Larry & all of you. Sincerely...
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Ben and Anna Phelps
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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Larry was a very sweet and generous man. He will be truly missed. Jennifer and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God put his loving arms around you in your time of need.
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Lisa Schnepp
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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My thoughts and prayers are with the Earl family. We'll miss the M&M's.
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Sharon Shambaugh
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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Jennifer,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Cindy and Kathy talked to us at the HC reunion and told us of your husbands illness. It was really good to see and talk to them.
"Because He Lives I Can Face Tomorrow". May our precious Savior be with you and your family as you face all of your tomorrows.
Our love to you and your family.
Steve & Sharon Shambaugh
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TIM JOHNSON
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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Colleen Woolsey (Harrell)
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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My condolences are with your family through your difficult time. Although we don't always understand life's challenges and why bad things happen to good people God does have a reason he gives us these challenges and it's times like these that we have to keep faith! Just know he is no longer suffering and pain free. His time on Earth has ended, but that by no means he is no longer with you. It was his time to go home and though you may not see him he is everywhere you want him to be. I will continue to keep you in my prayers! He was as I remember from the time I was 5 years old and learning to swim in Larry's pool and dressing up as Santa Clause at Church... a great man full of life and energy! God Bless!
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Mrs. Myrna Asher
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Posted Sat September 13, 2008
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My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Pat and Linda Martin
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Posted Sun September 14, 2008
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Our prayer and thoughts are with you!
Love, Pat and Linda
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Marvel Albitz
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Posted Sun September 14, 2008
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Jennifer, so sorry to hear about Earl. Our prayers are with you and
your family.
In Christ Love
Marvel
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Ronald Laswell
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Posted Sun September 14, 2008
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I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Larry's widow, Jennifer, and to his family. Although I did not serve directly with Larry in Vietnam (I was in "C" troop), we both served our country during the same timeframe as members of Black Horse, 11th Armored Cavalry. I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ronald Laswell
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Trista (Morgan) Evans
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Posted Mon September 15, 2008
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Adam, Scott and the rest of the Earl Family.
I was so saddened to hear of the passing of your father. He was one of the nicest men I have ever known. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need.
Trista Evans (formerly Morgan)
Daughter of James and Patti Crafton
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Jason & Andi (Hodge) Melton Family
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Posted Mon September 15, 2008
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Our thoughts are with your family during this time of grief.
Sincerely-
Jason, Andi, Delanie & Jaysa
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Michele Bowling
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Posted Mon September 15, 2008
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To the entire family: my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I have always thought a great deal about Larry, he will be greatly missed! Oh how we are truly blessed to have known him. May God bless you and bring healing to your heart.
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Connie (Sanders) Vaughn
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Posted Wed September 17, 2008
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My sympathy goes to your family in this time of loss. I was a classmate of Larry and he was a great guy. You and your family will be in my prayers.
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Tom and Darline Huffman
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Posted Sun September 21, 2008
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Larry will be greatly missed sorry for your loss.
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Jim Crafton
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Posted Sun September 21, 2008
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Our prayers are with Larry and the family. Jim and Patti Crafton
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Barbara Kyser
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Posted Fri October 10, 2008
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Dear Jennifer,
I was sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. I had talked to Roberta Leary shortly after he had passed away. Also my brother, Bob Sims, was telling me that you and your husband were good friends of Bob & Jane Taylor. We have known them for many years as they were good friends of my brother and his wife - Bob & Bob had taught at Triton.
It was good to see you at the reunion.
My sympathy again.
Barbara
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