J. D. Early age 93 of Homewood passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was an Army veteran serving in World War II and Korea. J. D. was preceded in death by his daughter, Greta Skelton; his siblings: Ruth, Alfred, James, J.C., Lonnie B., Bessie Lee and Ollie Mae. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Roisale S. Early; sons: David Early, Richard Early (Sheryl) and Rodney Early; grandchildren: Ashley, David, Jr., Keith, Kevin, Anna and John David; great grandchildren: River, Lidia, Zander and Collin; sister, Margie Haygood; brothers: Wesley Early, Loyd Early and Jimmy Early. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Ridout’s Elmwood Chapel with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.