77, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 17, 2018. Earl was born in Central City, Kentucky before moving to Bowling Green and eventually to Indianapolis. He was a hardworking and loving man who will be dearly missed by his wife of 36 years, Emma; his children, Roger (Mary) Collins, Teresa (John) Towe, David (Joan) Collins, Pam Murphy (Charlie), Sheila (Steve) Weber, and Jeff Anderson; 63 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and his siblings, Roger, Gene, Juanita and Betty. He was preceded in death by his parents, several siblings and his grandchildren, Aaron, Andy, and Kate Lynn. A visitation for Earl will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 from 2pm until the time of service at 4pm at Little and Sons Funeral Home in Beech Grove. A message of condolence may be left at www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com