Erby Franklin Earley Jr.

Erby Franklin Earley Jr., 69, of League City, TX passed away on Tuesday, March 21st, 2017. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 1st at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy., Webster, TX 77598. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Frank was born August 9, 1947, in Baytown, TX to Florence Evelyn Ferney and Erby Franklin Earley Sr. He graduated from Texas City High School in 1965. He was married to Martha Virginia Daniels Earley for 23 years. Frank was employed as an operator for Union Carbide and Dow Chemical for 33 years. During his retirement, Frank enjoyed traveling, fishing and occasionally visiting the casinos. Most importantly, Frank loved spending time with family, friends, playing with his pets and supporting his grandchildren at their sporting events.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Karla Earley DeRanieri and husband Gino of League City, TX; his son, Erby Franklin Earley III and wife Dawn of League City, TX; his daughters, Vicki Sparks of Houston, TX; and Shelly Neal and husband Russell of Trophy, TX. He is further survived by his sister Carolyn Earley Lacy of Alvin, TX and nephew, Jack Lacy and wife Margo of Alvin, TX.; grandchildren Zachary Ryan Earley, Dominick DeRanieri, and Cole Alexander Earley of League City, TX; Michael Sparks and wife Amanda of Conroe, TX; Rebecca Elizabeth Neal of Trophy Club, TX and Virginia “Ginny” Lynn Neal of Midland, TX; great-grandchildren Kyle, Kaitlin and Kaleb Sparks of Conroe, TX and many nieces, nephews, cousins and wonderful friends.

Frank is preceded in death by his wife and parents.

Reception to immediately follow at Bubba’s Shrimp Palace located at 352 Gulf Fwy N., League City, TX.