Earl was born in 1931 in Robeson, North Carolina. He later moved to Jacksonville, where he married his sweetheart, Peggy.
Earl was a devoted husband and father to their four sons: Rob, Chuck, Chip, and Ken. He worked in the food brokerage industry until his retirement.
Throughout his life, Earl enjoyed many hobbies and always excelled at anything he pursued. With 95 years of life experience and wisdom, he was always eager to share his knowledge with others. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him